club

1. A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything. (countable)
2. An implement to hit the ball in certain ball games, such as golf. (countable)
3. An item used during routines, the apparatus consisting of a set of two clubs. (countable)
4. An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation. (countable)
5. A joint charge of expense, or any person's share of it; a contribution to a common fund. · 17 Mat 1660, Samuel Pepys, diary first we went and dined at a French house , but paid 10s for our part of the club
6. An establishment that provides staged entertainment, often with food and drink, such as a nightclub. · She was sitting in a jazz club, sipping wine and listening to a bass player's solo.
7. A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.
8. A playing card marked with such a symbol. · I've got only one club in my hand.

Plural clubs