Thud (thud), n. [Cf. AS. þOden a whirlwind, violent wind, or E. thump.]

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.

 

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Thud (?), v. i. & t.

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.

 

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