thudding

adjective
UK /ˈθʌdɪŋ/
US /ˈθʌdɪŋ/

Making a low, heavy sound like something soft and big hitting the ground.

I heard the thudding sound of footsteps running down the hallway.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act or sound of something hitting with a dull, heavy noise.

The thudding of the ball against the wall kept us awake.

3. A strong, steady beating, like a heart.

She could feel the thudding of her heart after the race.

4. Moving or falling with heavy, dull sounds.

The thudding boxes landed one after another on the truck.