Clubbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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clubbed
[ klʌbd ]
past tense
The term 'clubbed' is the simple past tense of the verb 'club', which means to hit or strike someone or something with a heavy object, typically a club. It can also refer to the act of joining or forming a club. In medical contexts, it describes a condition where fingers or toes become swollen or rounded.
Synonyms
bludgeoned, formed, hit, joined, struck
Examples of usage
- He clubbed the fish with a stick.
- They clubbed together to buy a gift.
- Her fingers were clubbed due to the disease.
Translations
Translations of the word "clubbed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clube
🇮🇳 क्लब
🇩🇪 Club
🇮🇩 klub
🇺🇦 клубний
🇵🇱 klub
🇯🇵 クラブ
🇫🇷 club
🇪🇸 club
🇹🇷 kulüp
🇰🇷 클럽
🇸🇦 نادي
🇨🇿 klub
🇸🇰 klub
🇨🇳 俱乐部
🇸🇮 klub
🇮🇸 klúbbur
🇰🇿 клуб
🇬🇪 კლუბი
🇦🇿 klub
🇲🇽 club
Etymology
The word 'clubbed' originates from the Middle English word 'clubbe', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'klubba', meaning 'a heavy stick or a cudgel'. This term has been in use since the 13th century, primarily to describe a bludgeoning or striking action with a heavy object. In the context of joining or forming a collective group, it comes from the 19th-century emergence of social clubs and organizations where people would come together for a common purpose. The medical usage of 'clubbed' dates back to the 19th century when physicians began to describe the morphological changes observed in fingers and toes due to various health conditions. The evolution of the word reflects its versatility across different contexts.