Indian club

American  

noun

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

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Indian club British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Indian club

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

According to company lore, Harmsworth took inspiration for the bottles' bulbous shape from the Indian clubs he used for exercise following a crippling car accident.

From BBC

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