Indian club

noun

1. a metal or wooden club shaped like a large bottle, swung singly or in pairs for exercising the arms.

Indian club

noun

1. a bottle-shaped club, usually used in pairs by gymnasts, jugglers, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian club¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

“Pupils were allowed the freedom of the halls; they played bean bag, swung Indian clubs, danced, sang, and marched,” a Denver superintendent wrote in praising his city’s vacation schools in 1902.

From Los Angeles Times

They cook Indian food, join the Indian club on campus, and regularly watch Bollywood films in their dorm, much to Kris' chagrin.

From Salon

The league draws big-ticket players from around the world to play for Indian club teams for high salaries in a glamorous festival of color.

From New York Times

In city schools, students exercised in a gymnasium or worked on strength and mobility at their desks using “Indian clubs” — wooden clubs that look like big bowling pins.

From Washington Post

City Football Group, of which English champion Man City is the flagship team, says it has acquired 65% of the Indian club.

From Washington Times