a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

[ Syn: thumping , clump , clunk , thud ]

a heavy blow with the hand

move rhythmically; Her heart was beating fast

[ Syn: beat , pound ]

make a dull sound; the knocker thudded against the front door

[ Syn: thud ]

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; the salesman pounded the door knocker; a bible-thumping Southern Baptist

[ Syn: pound , poke ]