clout
Influência
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
consertar,
ferrar,
esmurrar,
cravar,
remendar
noun
tacha larga,
pano de limpeza,
protetor,
remendo,
pancada,
alvo
example
But he gives it a 'clout' and knocks it eight feet past.
he helps the women 'clout' their pans
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.
I knew she carried a lot of 'clout'
But critics say they are little more than a toothless watchdog, lacking the 'clout' to change entrenched practices.
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.
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 admits that non-governmental organizations in these countries have a lot of political 'clout' .
I would welcome back the past, where scrumping apples would earn you a 'clout' around the ear.
The result was a thundering 'clout' behind the right ear.
Those in the know will tell you he got in the team in the first place only thanks to family influence and political 'clout' .
And with their financial 'clout' , it is hard to argue that they would not have a significantly positive economic impact on the economy.
I knew he carried a lot of 'clout'
And he now has the 'clout' to do something about it.
The red-haired woman held her stun rod inches from Jewel's face, ready to 'clout' her across the head.
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.
That reflects a relationship where the company is using its monopoly 'clout' to drive some hard bargains.
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.
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.
a 'clout' on the ear
He had no idea what the fuss was about but fetched her a good 'clout' round the ear just to be sure.
The player stood off and a massive 'clout' with the right foot from around 25 yards followed.
It will have such political 'clout' and such economic power that it will dictate the terms.
That said, he delivered a swift 'clout' round about her ears.
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.
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.
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 following year he would 'clout' 25 home runs, to lead the league.
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