jab vs clout

jab and clout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jab	Yes	No	Yes	No
clout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clout is a hypernym of jab; that is, clout is a word with a broader meaning than jab:

Other hypernyms of jab include biff, lick, poke, punch, slug.

jab (noun)	clout (noun)
a quick short straight punch	(boxing) a blow with the fist
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)	a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow	special advantage or influence
	a target used in archery

jab (verb)	clout (verb)
poke or thrust abruptly	strike hard, especially with the fist
strike or punch with quick and short blows
stab or pierce