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club
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- pronunciation:
- kluhb
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a heavy wooden stick that is used as a weapon.
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definition 2: |
a group of people who meet for a special, shared purpose.
My friend belongs to a book club.- similar words:
- association, band, brotherhood, clan, community, fellowship, gang, group, lodge, organization, outfit, ring, society, team
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definition 3: |
the place where a club meets.
Mr. Perez goes to a health club every Thursday.- synonyms:
- clubhouse, headquarters, lodge
- similar words:
- center, rendezvous
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definition 4: |
a long stick used to hit the ball in golf.
- similar words:
- iron, putter, wood
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definition 5: |
a black figure in the shape of a clover that can be found on a playing card; a card marked with this figure.
The three of clubs is considered bad luck in some card games.
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related words: |
circle, order, union |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
clubs, clubbing, clubbed |
definition: |
to hit or strike with a club or as if with a club.
Some people were clubbed by the police during the riot.- synonyms:
- bat
- similar words:
- batter, beat, flail, hit, strike
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related words: |
bat, hammer, pound, thump |
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