club
club · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
To strike with a heavy object.
- 2.
An association of people with a common interest.
- 3.
An establishment for dancing and entertainment.
- 4.
To combine resources.
- 5.
A heavy stick used as a weapon.
- 6.
A playing card of the suit marked with black trefoils.
- 7.
A golf club used to strike the ball.
Forms
plural: clubs
Phrases & expressions
- •join the club — welcome to a shared experience
- •club together — pool resources
- •in the club — (informal) pregnant
- •club sandwich — a multi-layered sandwich
- •country club — an exclusive recreational facility
Related words
Etymology
From Old Norse "klubba" meaning a thick stick or cudgel.