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thwack

1 of 2verb
/θwæk/
Forms:thwacks,thwacking,thwacked,thwacked
1

to hit forcefully with a distinct, loud sound

transitive
  • The carpenter had to thwack the stubborn nail to get it into place.
  • In frustration, he decided to thwack the malfunctioning computer with his palm.
  • The tennis player skillfully thwacked the ball across the court for a winning shot.
  • During the argument, she couldn't hold back and chose to thwack the table with her fist.
  • The superhero thwacked the villain with a powerful strike during the intense battle.
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