Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clout | Yes | No | Yes | No |
poke | Yes | No | Yes | No |
clout (noun) | poke (noun) |
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(boxing) a blow with the fist | (boxing) a blow with the fist |
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
special advantage or influence | a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases |
a target used in archery | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind |
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous |
clout (verb) | poke (verb) |
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strike hard, especially with the fist | make a hole by poking |
poke or thrust abruptly | |
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | |
stir by poking | |
search or inquire in a meddlesome way |