[klʌb], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an association dedicated to a particular interest or activity
(e.g: I belong to a photographic club)

- an organization constituted to play matches in a particular sport
(e.g: a football club)

- a nightclub playing fashionable dance music
(e.g: the club scene)


Phrases:
- in the club
- join the club

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): formed obscurely from club

[klʌb], (Verb)

Definitions:
- combine with others so as to collect a sum of money for a particular purpose
(e.g: friends and colleagues clubbed together to buy him a present)

- go out to nightclubs
(e.g: she enjoys going clubbing in Oxford)


Phrases:
- in the club
- join the club

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): formed obscurely from club

[klʌb], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon
(e.g: they beat him with a wooden club)

- one of the four suits in a conventional pack of playing cards, denoted by a black trefoil


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse clubba, variant of klumba; related to clump

[klʌb], (Verb)

Definitions:
- beat (a person or animal) with a club or similar implement
(e.g: the islanders clubbed whales to death)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse clubba, variant of klumba; related to clump