clout

Noun

• (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • I gave him a clout on his nose
    

• a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood

• special advantage or influence
  • the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull
    

• a target used in archery

Verb

• strike hard, especially with the fist
  • He clouted his attacker
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  punch , poke , lick , biff , slug , clout nail , pull