clout

Meanings

• a target used in archery
• special advantage or influence
• a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • "I gave him a clout on his nose"
• strike hard, especially with the fist
  • "He clouted his attacker"

Synonyms

biff, clout nail, lick, poke, pull, punch, slug