Noun
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a heavy blow with the hand
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a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
Verb
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hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
"the salesman pounded the door knocker"
"a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
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make a dull sound
"the knocker thudded against the front door"
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move rhythmically
"Her heart was beating fast"