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Meaning of 'thump' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Thump [ n.]
- The sound made by the sudden fall or blow of a heavy body, as of a hammer, or the like.
- A blow or knock, as with something blunt or heavy; a heavy fall.
2 . Thump [ v. i.]
- To give a thump or thumps; to strike or fall with a heavy blow; to pound.
3 . Thump [ v. t.]
- To strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or so as to cause a dull sound.

Meaning of 'thump' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . thump [ v]
Meaning (1):
- hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
Example in sentence:
  • a bible-thumping Southern Baptist;
  • the salesman pounded the door knocker
Meaning (2):
- move rhythmically
Example in sentence:
  • Her heart was beating fast
Meaning (3):
- make a dull sound
Example in sentence:
  • the knocker thudded against the front door

Nearby Words:

thud thug thuggee thuggery thuggism thuja thule thulia thulium thumb

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