clout
pengaruh
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.
example
This type of sight allows the archer to aim directly at the 'clout' flag while still holding the bow at an elevated angle so the arrow will travel the required distance.
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.
‘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.
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.
He had no idea what the fuss was about but fetched her a good 'clout' round the ear just to be sure.
And it's very clear that these are the nations which have the 'clout' at the global level.
That reflects a relationship where the company is using its monopoly 'clout' to drive some hard bargains.
But he admits that non-governmental organizations in these countries have a lot of political 'clout' .
Computer-related businesses exerted enormous economic 'clout' as the twentieth century ended.
He knew that, unlike the international conservation groups, he didn't have the 'clout' to get funding from the UN's Development Program.
There are few people in the world of popular music who have as much influence and 'clout' as he does.
His leadership has been accompanied by immense popularity that has endowed him with significant power and political 'clout' .
It will have such political 'clout' and such economic power that it will dictate the terms.
And with their financial 'clout' , it is hard to argue that they would not have a significantly positive economic impact on the economy.
And by belonging to a national organisation it meant that local businesses had 'clout' on the big issues such as excessive bureaucracy and taxation.
Those in the know will tell you he got in the team in the first place only thanks to family influence and political 'clout' .
a 'clout' round the ear
The result was a thundering 'clout' behind the right ear.
I knew she carried a lot of 'clout'
The following year he would 'clout' 25 home runs, to lead the league.
That said, he delivered a swift 'clout' round about her ears.
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 player stood off and a massive 'clout' with the right foot from around 25 yards followed.
I knew he carried a lot of 'clout'
I think television has 10 times the 'clout' of any column.
He lacks the 'clout' to fully assert himself - he remains fundamentally isolated.
But the private shareholders, the little people who had none of the big boys' 'clout' and bargaining power, were treated with contempt.
The red-haired woman held her stun rod inches from Jewel's face, ready to 'clout' her across the head.
And he now has the 'clout' to do something about it.
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