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thump
noun
verb
A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
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θʌmp
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noun
A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
noun
A heavy blow with the hand
verb
Move rhythmically
“Her heart was beating fast”
verb
Make a dull sound
“The knocker thudded against the front door”
verb
Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
“The salesman pounded the door knocker”
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Her heart was beating fast
The knocker thudded against the front door
The salesman pounded the door knocker
A bible-thumping Southern Baptist
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