klʌmp klʌŋk ˈpoʊ.keɪ ˈθʌd ˈθʌd θʌmp θʌmp ˈθʌmpɪŋ a heavy blow with the hand hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument the salesman pounded the door knocker a bible-thumping Southern Baptist move rhythmically Her heart was beating fast make a dull sound the knocker thudded against the front door a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)