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clout in Dutch

clout in Dutch is invloed, slagkracht, klap — clout means influence or power, especially in politics or business.

clout in Dutch

invloed
noun
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
slagkracht
noun
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
klap
noun
A blow with the hand.
slag
noun
A blow with the hand.
oorvijg
noun
A blow with the hand.
doelwit
noun
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
roos
noun
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
luier
noun
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
wikkel
noun
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
doek
noun
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
lap
noun
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
vod
noun
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
ring
noun
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
rondel
noun
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
brok
noun
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
fragment
noun
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
stuk
noun
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
oorvijgen
verb
To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.
slaan
verb
To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.

What does "clout" mean?

  1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
    "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership."
  2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
    "He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins."
  3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.
    "She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke."
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clout in a sentence

  • As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership.
  • His years in the industry gave him serious clout when negotiating deals.
  • He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins.
  • She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke.

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What is "clout" in Dutch?

"clout" in Dutch is invloed, slagkracht, klap. clout means: Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

How do you use "clout" in a sentence?

Example: "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership." In Dutch, "clout" is invloed, slagkracht, klap.

Are there other ways to say "clout" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 19 translations listed for "clout": invloed, slagkracht, klap, slag, oorvijg, doelwit.

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