thud

🇺🇸 /θʌd/ 🇬🇧 /θʌd/
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noun
R

A deep, dull sound made by a heavy impact.

The door closed with a loud thud.

verb
R

To fall or hit something making a deep, dull sound.

The book thudded to the floor.

R

To beat strongly or heavily.

Her heart thudded in her chest.

translation

n. A deep, dull sound made by a heavy impact.
v. To fall or hit something making a deep, dull sound.; To beat strongly or heavily.

Word Forms

3rd Present thuds
Past thudded
Perfect thudded
Progressive thudding
Plural thuds