thump

THUMP, n. A heavy blow given with any thing that is thick, as with a club or the fist, or with a heavy hammer, or with the britch of a gun.

The watchman gave so great a thump at my door, that I awaked at the knock.

THUMP, v.t. To strike or beat with something thick or heavy.

THUMP, v.i. To strike or fall on with a heavy blow.

A watchman at night thumps with his pole.