acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners
an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it
done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort"
stout stick that is larger at one end; "he carried a club in self defense"; "he felt as if he had been hit with a club"
a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it; "he led a small club"; "clubs were trumps"
a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
strike with a club or a bludgeon
gather and spend time together; "They always club together"
unite with a common purpose; "The two men clubbed together"