특히 정치나 비즈니스에서의 강한 영향력이나 권력
influence or power, especially in politics or business
예문:
"The tech giant used its financial clout to lobby for favorable regulations."
"As a veteran diplomat, she has significant political clout in the region."
손이나 단단한 물건으로 세게 때림
a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object
예문:
"He gave the malfunctioning radio a sharp clout to make it work."
"The boxer landed a heavy clout to his opponent's jaw."
누군가나 무엇을 아주 세게 때리다
to hit someone or something very hard
예문:
"The batter clouted the ball deep into the left-field stands."
"He clouted the intruder with a heavy frying pan."
장거리 사격에서 지면에 놓인 과녁 또는 그 과녁에 명중함
a target used in long-distance shooting, or a shot that hits such a target
예문:
"In clout archery, the target is a flag placed on the ground at a great distance."
"His final arrow was a perfect clout, securing his victory in the tournament."
헝겊 조각이나 기운 옷감
a piece of cloth or clothing, especially one used as a patch
예문:
"He wrapped the wound in a clean clout of cotton."
"The old man used a dirty clout to wipe the grease from his hands."