thump
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
thumper
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a word derived from
thump.
Example Sentences
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There was the bat that everyone thought was a thumper and the bat that made you feel electrocuted if you hit the ball in weather below 70 degrees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
McNeil's thumper and Doucoure's calm finish brought much-needed joy to the home faithful, and the atmosphere had become raucous before Beto's composed finish added gloss to a well-earned victory.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023
On the flip side, the generous inclusion of GAYLE’s viral alt-pop thumper feels like the Grammys saying: “See kids, we’re on TikTok, too!”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
With a hybrid safety/linebacker such as Collins, teams theoretically get the best of both worlds: a thumper who excels at stopping the run, can cover tight ends and bring pressure from the line.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
The would-be thumper, walking disappointedly back to his chair, wondered if it wasn’t just possible that Dad really did.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
