Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 8 compound words that contain clout. The most common are listed below. Open clout in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- clout-nailA wrought-iron nail heaving a large flat head, and used for fastening clouts to axletrees, plowshares, etc., also for studding timber, and for various purposes.
- ne'er cast a clout till May be outDo not change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
- clout listA usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with …
- car cloutThe crime of breaking into an automobile.
- clout chaserA person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures.
- clout goblinSynonym of clout chaser (“a person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures.”).
- clout listsplural of clout list: A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial …
- clout-nailsplural of clout-nail: A wrought-iron nail heaving a large flat head, and used for fastening clouts to axletrees, plowshares, etc., also for studding timber, and for various purposes.
- clout chasersplural of clout chaser: A person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures.
- clout goblinsplural of clout goblin: Synonym of clout chaser (“a person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures.”).
- cast not a clout till May be outAlternative form of ne'er cast a clout till May be out: Do not change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
Compound words 8
- clouterOne who clouts or strikes.
- becloutTo cover with a clout or cloth.
- cloutlessLacking (especially political) influence or effectiveness.
- dishcloutA dishcloth.
- breechcloutA breechcloth or loincloth.
- cloutersplural of clouter: One who clouts or strikes.
- cloutiesplural of cloutie: A piece of rag.
- cloutingsplural of clouting: present participle and gerund of clout