1. (

• thump ,
• thumping ,
• clump ,
• clunk ,
• thud

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

2. (

• thump

) a heavy blow with the hand ;

1. (

• beat ,
• pound ,
• thump

) move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast" ;

2. (

• thud ,
• thump

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

3. (

• thump ,
• pound ,
• poke ,

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