/θʌd/
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Translation
The low, dull sound of something heavy hitting the ground.
Word origin
Probably from Old English thyddan, meaning to strike or push; the word later settled on the dull sound of a blow.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- thyddan
Grammar
Gender
Pluralthuds
Examples
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With a thud is the classic pattern.
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A thud is deep and dull, not sharp like a crash.
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Each heavy fall makes its own thud.
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