thwack

• Nom désignant un coup sec et fort, généralement donné avec un objet plat ou la main, produisant un bruit sourd.

A noun referring to a sharp, hard blow or hit, typically delivered with a flat object.

1. A hard blow with a flat objectB2informal

   A sharp, heavy hit, typically delivered with something flat like a paddle, stick, or hand.

   tape violente

   • He gave the ball a mighty thwack with the bat.
   • The thwack of the ruler on the desk made everyone jump.
   • She heard the thwack of a book hitting the floor.

   Synonymesbangblowclouthitknockrapslapsmackthumpwhack

• Verbe signifiant frapper ou cogner quelque chose avec un bruit sec et fort, souvent en produisant un bruit sourd.

A verb meaning to strike or hit something with a sharp, loud blow, often producing a thwacking sound.

1. Strike forcefullyB2informal

   To hit something or someone with a sharp, loud blow.

   frapper violemment

   • He thwacked the ball with the bat.
   • She thwacked the table in frustration.
   • The branch thwacked against the window during the storm.

   Synonymesbashbeatclouthitpoundslamslapsmackstrikewhack