thwack

Example Sentences

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“He used to really thwack into the wall.”

From New York Times

Each instrument cut through the air with its own vibrations — splashes, thwacks, tinkles, knocks — for a cumulative effect that was captivating to experience live.

From New York Times

When Mirren allows herself to be body-slammed, the shock of seeing the cinema’s queen thwacked into concrete makes it impossible to focus on the stakes of the scene.

From New York Times

The only sounds inside the vast stadium came from cars and trains passing nearby, mixed with the thwacking of Swiatek’s forehand, which accounted for 12 of her 16 winners.

From Seattle Times

To liquefy the sauce, you need to shake the bottle vigorously or thwack it with your hand.

From Scientific American