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.
At intervals there came some tremendous thud on the side of the steamer.
Thud
v. i. & t.
To make, or strike so as to make, a dull sound, or thud.
Hardly the softest thudding of velvety pads.
The waves break into spray, dash and rumble and thud below your feet.