clout

IPA: kɫˈaʊt

(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
(regional, informal) A blow with the hand.
(baseball, informal) A home run.
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
A clout nail.
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.

To hit, especially with the fist.
To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage, patch, or mend with a clout.
To stud with nails, as a timber, or a boot sole.
To guard with an iron plate, as an axletree.
To join or patch clumsily.
Dated form of clot. [(intransitive) To form a clot or mass.]

Examples of "clout" in Sentences

She gained clout in the industry after her viral video was shared by a popular celebrity
The influencer's clout on social media allowed her to secure partnerships with major brands
Despite his lack of experience, his family's clout in the business world helped him land his dream job
The musician's clout in the music industry allowed him to book gigs at prestigious venues
The politician's clout with key stakeholders enabled him to push through important legislation