clout in Irish
clout in Irish is clabhta, cíonán, ceirt — clout means influence or power, especially in politics or business.
clout in Irish
clabhta
A blow with the hand.
cíonán
A blow with the hand.
ceirt
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
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 Irish?
"clout" in Irish is clabhta, cíonán, ceirt. 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 Irish, "clout" is clabhta, cíonán, ceirt.
Are there other ways to say "clout" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "clout": clabhta, cíonán, ceirt.
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