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poke vs clout

clout vs poke

poke and clout both are nouns.

poke and clout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poke Yes No Yes No
clout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, poke and clout are synonyms defined as:
  • poke and clout: (boxing) a blow with the fist
Other synonyms of poke include biff, lick, punch, slug.
poke (noun) clout (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist (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
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases special advantage or influence
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind a target used in archery
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
poke (verb) clout (verb)
make a hole by poking strike hard, especially with the fist
poke or thrust abruptly
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
stir by poking
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between poke and clout

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