# thudding

Pronunciation: say "THUD-ing" /ˈθʌdɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A dull, heavy banging sound produced by a forceful impact.
   - Simple: A low, heavy banging sound made when something hits a surface.
   - _A rhythmic thudding came from the basement as the old machine kept working._
   - _The thudding of distant artillery kept the soldiers awake all night._

## Verb

2. Present participle of thud. — present participle and gerund of thud
   - Simple: Present participle of thud. Use this form for something making a dull banging sound right now.
   - _The bass was thudding through the walls of the apartment next door._
   - _He could feel his pulse thudding in his temples after the sprint._

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