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(thd), n.[Cf. AS. den a whirlwind, violent wind, or E. thump.] 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. Jeffrey. At intervals there came some tremendous thud on the side of the steamer. C. Mackay. Thud (), v. i. & t.To make, or strike so as to make, a dull sound, or thud. Hardly the softest thudding of velvety pads. A. C. Doyle. The waves break into spray, dash and rumble and thud below your feet. H. F. Brown. スポンサード リンク
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