doelwit — meaning in English

English meaning

• clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
• quarry noun A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.

Senses

doelwit is used for these senses in English:

• clout (archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
• quarry (countable) An object of search or pursuit.

clout — full definition

1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.

quarry — full definition

1. noun A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.
2. noun An animal or person being hunted or pursued.
3. verb To dig stone or other material out of the ground.

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