clout in Dutch
clout in Dutch is invloed, slagkracht, klap — clout means influence or power, especially in politics or business.
clout in Dutch
invloed
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
slagkracht
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
klap
A blow with the hand.
slag
A blow with the hand.
oorvijg
A blow with the hand.
doelwit
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
roos
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
luier
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
wikkel
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
doek
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
lap
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
vod
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
ring
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
rondel
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
brok
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
fragment
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
stuk
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.
oorvijgen
To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.
slaan
To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.
What does "clout" mean?
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noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
"As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership."
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noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
"He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins."
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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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