clubbing

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of club

plural clubbings

1. countableAn instance of using a club.

   There was an outbreak of near-fatal clubbings in that area.

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   Efforts to unionize were routinely met with clubbings, shootings, jailings, blacklistings and executions, perpetrated not only by well-armed legions of company goons, but also by police officers, deputies, National Guardsmen and even regular soldiers.

   2009 February 22, Kevin Baker, “Blood on the Street”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 25 Jan 2021

2. countablemedicineA thickening of the ends of fingers and toes.
3. uncountableThe practice of frequenting nightclubs.

   I don't like clubbing.

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   We're going clubbing tonight.

   Founded in 2022, the House of Happiness markets itself as “London’s ultimate sober clubbing extravaganza.” It’s one of a growing number of events looking to provide a “nightlife-style” space for those who don’t want to drink but still want to party.

   2025 December 3, Jasmin Sykes, “Bass without the booze: why people are partying sober”, in CNN, archived from the original on 03 Dec 2025

4. countableuncountableThe development of clubroot in a plant.