clout
نفوذ
definition
verb
I clouted him on the head
hit hard with the hand or a hard object.
mend with a patch.
noun
a clout on the ear
a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
I knew he carried a lot of clout
influence or power, especially in politics or business.
translation of 'clout'
verb
ضرب بقوة
noun
يد طويلة,
ضربة,
نفوذ,
قوة,
هدف
example
That reflects a relationship where the company is using its monopoly 'clout' to drive some hard bargains.
There are few people in the world of popular music who have as much influence and 'clout' as he does.
But the private shareholders, the little people who had none of the big boys' 'clout' and bargaining power, were treated with contempt.
Sure, business interests deserve some 'clout' in a democracy, but this is ridiculous.
‘I managed to 'clout' it with an oar and take it back for a surprise fresh meal,’ he says.
An elected regional assembly would have the 'clout' and funding to make a real difference to the quality of life of people who live and work in the North West.
It will have such political 'clout' and such economic power that it will dictate the terms.
He had no idea what the fuss was about but fetched her a good 'clout' round the ear just to be sure.
I knew she carried a lot of 'clout'
He knew that, unlike the international conservation groups, he didn't have the 'clout' to get funding from the UN's Development Program.
That said, he delivered a swift 'clout' round about her ears.
And he now has the 'clout' to do something about it.
The following year he would 'clout' 25 home runs, to lead the league.
And by belonging to a national organisation it meant that local businesses had 'clout' on the big issues such as excessive bureaucracy and taxation.
But he gives it a 'clout' and knocks it eight feet past.
I would welcome back the past, where scrumping apples would earn you a 'clout' around the ear.
To my dismay, one small box of carefully packed pottery ornaments must have received a heavy 'clout' at some time in the past few years and many of the pieces were chipped, or rubbed.
Those in the know will tell you he got in the team in the first place only thanks to family influence and political 'clout' .
But he admits that non-governmental organizations in these countries have a lot of political 'clout' .
he helps the women 'clout' their pans
Computer-related businesses exerted enormous economic 'clout' as the twentieth century ended.
The player stood off and a massive 'clout' with the right foot from around 25 yards followed.
If women have financial 'clout' or high political or business positions, then they too can determine the changes that will affect their lives and the lives of others.
But those were the days when a policeman was a respected, perhaps even feared, guardian of society, who would give you a 'clout' round the head if he copped you scrumping.
The result was a thundering 'clout' behind the right ear.
But critics say they are little more than a toothless watchdog, lacking the 'clout' to change entrenched practices.
The idea is to give domestic artists and record companies, who may not have the promotional 'clout' of their American counterparts, a better chance of getting their music out to the public.
The cat bounced out of the carrier, fetched his companion a good 'clout' round the ears, and made off to his bowl where he sat, waiting with no patience at all for his delayed breakfast.
I think television has 10 times the 'clout' of any column.
The red-haired woman held her stun rod inches from Jewel's face, ready to 'clout' her across the head.
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