Thŭd, n.

n. [A-S. thoden, noise, din, Icel. thyt-r, the sound of a rushing wind. Jamieson.]

1Sense 1. A stroke or single impetus of a tempestuous wind; a loud noise, as that of thunder, cannon, &c.

At every new thud of the blast, a sob arose. Jeffrey.

2Sense 2. A stroke, or blow, causing a blunt, dull, and hollow sound.

At intervals there came some tremendous thud on the side of the steamer. C. Mackay.

3Sense 3. Hence, a violent assault of temptation. [Very rare.] Rollocke.