thump
thump /ˈθʌmp/
noun
-
A heavy blow with the hand
(
thump
)
a heavy blow with the hand
-
A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
(
clump
, clunk
, thump
, thud
, thumping
)
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
verb
-
()
Move rhythmically
(
pound
, thump
, beat
)
move rhythmically
Her heart was beating fast
Her heart was beating fast
-
()
Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
(
poke
, thump
, pound
)
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
The salesman pounded the door knocker
the salesman pounded the door knocker
A bible-thumping Southern Baptist
a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
-
()
Make a dull sound
(
thud
, thump
)
make a dull sound
The knocker thudded against the front door
the knocker thudded against the front door