thud

Example Sentences

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You hear the gut-wrenching thud as your car hits an unavoidable pothole.

From BBC

I take a few deep breaths, a pointless attempt to slow my thudding heart, as Camille leads me to the parking lot.

From Literature

His heart thudding with fear, he scrambled to his feet beside her.

From Literature

"Ross stayed awake one night listening to the 'ping ping ping' of the smaller stones coming down but the bigger ones - you really hear them thud," she said.

From BBC

It thudded down, landing at an angle on another fallen tree.

From Literature