thud

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound made by a heavy object falling or hitting something.

  - "The thud of the falling tree was heard for miles."
  - "The ball made a loud thud when it hit the ground."
  - "The thud of the bass drum was felt as much as heard."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθʌd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=519890"

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Synonyms

flump , plunk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thud
mud , blood , pud , stud , brood , food

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Variants

List of all variants of thud that leads to same result
thud , thuds , thudded , thudding

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English thudan, from thudian ‘to strike, beat’.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest recorded thud was caused by a meteorite that hit the Earth in Siberia in 1908.

2. The term 'thud' is sometimes used in aviation to describe the sound of an aircraft touching down on the runway.

3. Thud is also the name of a popular children's book series by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.

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Related Concepts

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1. impact: Thud is related to the concept of impact, as it is the sound made when one object collides with another.

2. noise: Thud is a type of noise, specifically a loud, heavy sound.

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Culture

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Thud is a common sound in various forms of literature, music, and art. In literature, it is often used to create a sense of tension or drama. In music, it is a sound frequently used in percussion instruments. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures as a representation of power or force.

How to Memorize "thud"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy object falling and making a loud, resonant sound. Imagine the vibrations in the air and the sensation of the sound in your chest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thud' with heavy objects, falling, and impact. Think of a drum or a large ball hitting the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thud' stands for 'The Heavy Unusual Drop' to help remember the definition.

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