thump (
http://definr.com/thump)
n 1: a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
[syn:
thumping,
clump,
clunk,
thud]
2: a heavy blow with the hand
v 1: move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast" [syn:
beat,
pound]
2: make a dull sound [syn:
thud]
3: hit hard with the had, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the
salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping
Southern Baptist" [syn:
pound,
poke]