noun a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
The thud of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
The thud of the hammer hitting the nail could be heard from across the room.
The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground with a dull thud.
The forensic team heard a thud coming from the crime scene.
The writer described the sound of the falling tree as a loud thud in the forest.
The psychologist noted that the thud of the door closing may have triggered a memory in the patient.