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thump

/θˈʌmp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  1. move rhythmically
    “Her heart was beating fast”
  2. make a dull sound
    “the knocker thudded against the front door”
  3. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
    “the salesman pounded the door knocker”

noun

  1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  2. a heavy blow with the hand

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