club

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Visual representation of club

Noun

clubSingular
clubsPlural
1

An organization or group of people who meet regularly for a shared interest, activity, or purpose.

She joined a book club to meet new people.

2

A heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon.

The caveman carried a wooden club for protection.

3

A stick or bat used to hit a ball in various sports, especially golf.

He bought a new golf club for his game.

4

A nightclub or venue where people go to dance and socialize.

We went to a club downtown and danced all night.

5

One of the four suits in a deck of playing cards, represented by a black trefoil symbol (♣).

I drew the ace of clubs from the deck.

Verb

clubInfinitive
clubPresent tense
clubbedPast tense
clubbedPast participle
clubbingPresent participle
clubsThird-person singular
1

To hit or strike someone or something with a heavy object or with a club.

The attacker clubbed him over the head.

2

To gather or combine resources, especially money, with others for a common purpose.

We all clubbed together to buy her a birthday present.

Synonym