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1. (boxing) a blow with the fist (synset 100135600)
   "I gave him a clout on his nose"
   referred to in: boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism - fighting with the fists
   is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
   subtypes:

   • counter, counterpunch, parry - a return punch (especially by a boxer)
   • haymaker, knockout punch, ko punch, sunday punch - a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
   • hook - a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
   • jab - a quick short straight punch
   • rabbit punch - a short chopping blow to the back of the neck
   • sucker punch - an unexpected punch
   same as: clout, lick, poke, punch, slug

1. Strike, usually with the fist (synset 201418674)
   "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"
   is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
   same as: pommel, pummel

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