Thud: meaning, definitions and examples

Describes a dull, heavy sound typically caused by something large or heavy hitting a surface.

• The book fell off the shelf with a loud thud.
• She heard a thud and rushed to see what had happened.

Indicates a sudden, loud noise, often caused by an impact or explosion. It has a more forceful and abrupt connotation.

• There was a bang when the door slammed shut.
• The tire burst with a bang.

Refers to a heavy, dull sound, often metallic or mechanical, typically from something solid hitting or colliding with something else.

• He dropped the wrench and it hit the floor with a clunk.
• The old car made a clunking noise whenever it hit a bump.

Describes a rhythmic, repetitive sound, often associated with something hitting or being hit continuously. Can imply a muffled force.

• She could hear the thump of the basketball on the court.
• There was a constant thumping noise from the construction next door.

Used to describe a dull, heavy sound usually made when an object hits a surfacе without breaking. It often implies a softer impact compared to a 'bang' or 'clang'.

• She dropped the book, and it hit the floor with a thud.
• He tripped and fell with a loud thud.

Used to describe a loud, sharp noise usually caused by an explosion, gunshot, or when something heavy strikes a hard surface. It conveys a sudden and impactful sound.

• The door slammed shut with a bang.
• There was a bang as the tire burst.

Refers to a loud, resonant, metallic sound often made when two metal objects collide. It typically suggests a prolonged ringing noise.

• The metal gate closed with a clang.
• The pots and pans fell with a clang.

Describes a heavy, dull sound often associated with something solid hitting another object or when machinery operates. It is less sharp than a 'clang' or 'bang'.

• He dropped the wrench, and it landed with a clunk.
• The old car engine started with a clunk.