Thud — Defs

01 n. A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stro…

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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.
“At every new thud of the blast, a sob arose.” — Jeffrey.

“At intervals there came some tremendous thud on the side of the steamer.” — C. Mackay.

02 v. i. & t. To make, or strike so as to make, a dull sound, or thud.

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To make, or strike so as to make, a dull sound, or thud.
“Hardly the softest thudding of velvety pads.” — A. C. Doyle.

“The waves break into spray, dash and rumble and thud below your feet.” — H. F. Brown.