Entry Word: clobber

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner <he clobbered the ball, sending it in a high arc toward the back wall> — see hit 1
2 to defeat by a large margin <they clobbered the opposing team> — see whip 2
3 to achieve a victory over <I clobbered that test> — see beat 2