club

noun
  1. A group of people organized for a social, literary, athletic, political, or other purpose. noun
    She joined the book club to discuss her favorite novels.
    The chess club meets every Wednesday after school.
  2. A heavy stick, usually thicker at one end than the other, suitable for use as a weapon. noun
    The caveman carried a club for protection.
    He used a club to fend off the wild animal.
  3. A playing card marked with a black trefoil. noun
    She drew the ace of clubs from the deck.
    The hand consisted of two hearts, two clubs, and a diamond.
  4. An association of persons for some common object, usually jointly supported and meeting periodically. noun
    The country club has a golf course and a swimming pool.
    He is a member of the local tennis club.
  5. To hit with or as if with a club. verb
    The hunter clubbed the animal to death.
    The thief was clubbed by the security guard.
  6. To gather or combine for a common purpose. verb
    They decided to club together to buy a gift for their teacher.
    The friends clubbed their resources to start a business.