<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.</li><li>the sound made by or as if by such a blow.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to strike or beat with something thick and heavy, so as to produce a dull sound; pound.</li><li>(of an object) to strike against (something) heavily and noisily.</li><li>(informal) to thrash severely.</li><li>(used without object) to strike, beat, or fall heavily, with a dull sound.</li><li>to walk with heavy steps; pound.</li><li>to palpitate or beat violently, as the heart.</li></ul>