Perhaps a pun with the English word "clout," "to hit, especially with the fist." KGT 74f.: The general term for a percussion instrument of any kind is 'In. Some types of 'In are struck with the hand, either palm (toch) or fist (ro'), depending on the particular instrument. To hit the instrument with the palm is weq; to strike it with the fist is tlhaw' ... To strike the instrument with a stick is to moq (beat) the instrument." (KGT 74-75) SEE ALSO: qIp hit (with hand, fist, implement) (v) [most general verb] mup impact, strike (v) 'urgh jab, poke (v)