clobber

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clob·ber1 / ˈkläbər/ • v. [tr.] inf. hit (someone) hard. ∎  treat or deal with harshly: the recession clobbered other parts of the business. ∎  defeat heavily. clob·ber2 • v. [tr.] add enameled decoration to (porcelain).

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Clobber

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Clobber

belongings; personal clothes and goods.

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