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clout vs parry

parry vs clout

clout and parry both are nouns.

clout and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clout Yes No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parry is a hyponym of clout; that is, parry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clout:
  • clout: (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • parry: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
clout (noun) parry (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist a return punch (especially by a boxer)
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
special advantage or influence
a target used in archery
clout (verb) parry (verb)
strike hard, especially with the fist avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Difference between clout and parry

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