n. [ Cf. AS. þōden 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

At every new thud of the blast, a sob arose. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]

At intervals there came some tremendous thud on the side of the steamer. C. Mackay. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] [ 1913 Webster ]