thump

Noun
  1. A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) (synset 107411545)
    is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
    same as: clump, clunk, thud, thumping
  2. A heavy blow with the hand (synset 101177589)
    is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Verb
  1. Move rhythmically (synset 201884106)
    "Her heart was beating fast"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    subtypes:
    • pulsate, pulse, throb - expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
    • flutter, palpitate - beat rapidly
    • thrash - beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
    • flap - move noisily
    same as: beat, pound
    verb group: beat - indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks
  2. Make a dull sound (synset 202189056)
    "the knocker thudded against the front door"
    is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
    same as: thud
  3. Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument (synset 201417280)
    "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
    is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    same as: poke, pound

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