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thud
(/T//@/d )

noun (n)

  • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    clump, clunk, thump, thumping
    source: wordnet30
  • A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stroke or blow producing such sound; as, the thrud of a cannon ball striking the earth.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make a dull sound(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The knocker thudded against the front door.
    Synonym:
    thump
    source: wordnet30
  • strike with a dull sound(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Bullets were thudding against the wall.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    crump, scrunch
    source: wordnet30
  • To make, or strike so as to make, a dull sound, or thud.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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