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haymaker vs clout

clout vs haymaker

haymaker and clout both are nouns.

haymaker is not a verb while clout is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
haymaker Yes No No No
clout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clout is a hypernym of haymaker; that is, clout is a word with a broader meaning than haymaker:
  • haymaker: a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
  • clout: (boxing) a blow with the fist
Other hypernyms of haymaker include biff, lick, poke, punch, slug.
haymaker (noun) clout (noun)
a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing (boxing) a blow with the fist
a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
special advantage or influence
a target used in archery
haymaker (verb) clout (verb)
strike hard, especially with the fist
Difference between haymaker and clout

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