clubs'

Belonging to social groups

Clubs' is the possessive form of clubs, indicating something belonging to multiple clubs: The clubs' membership fees vary widely.

It appears in contexts involving organizations, playing card suits, or golf equipment: The clubs' handles needed regripping.

nightlife

membership

State of belonging

dancing · DJs · bottle service · velvet rope · cover charge · promoters · guest list · lounges · patrons · regulars

organizations

members

People in an organization

treasurers · secretaries · dues · bylaws · charters · rosters · gatherings · affiliations · chapters · events

golf

grips

Holds firmly onto

drivers · putters · wedges · woods · bags · sets · swings · selections · manufacturers · fittings

cards

suits

Formal business clothing

  • trumpsExceeds or overpowers
  • handsGripping limbs' extremities
  • dealsAgreements or distributions

tricks · bids · spades · hearts · diamonds · decks · plays · leads · follows · draws

weapons

blows

Strikes or expels air

  • beatingsStrikes delivered repeatedly
  • strikesRefusals to work collectively
  • swingsRhythmic back-and-forth movements

handles · grips · impacts · wielders · attacks · bruises · injuries · force · heaviness · shapes

Opposites
organizational structure

clubs'individuals

Separate, distinct people

loners · outsiders · hermits · nonmembers · public's

card suit color

clubs'diamonds

Precious crystallized carbon

hearts · spades

weapon sophistication

clubs'swords

Edged fighting weapons

blades · knives · rapiers · daggers · spears

Phrases
Family

club, clubs, clubbed, clubbing, clubber, clubbers, clubhouse, clubhouses

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G