"Thud" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Thuds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Thud (plural Thuds)
  1. (US, military, dated slang) Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter. Tags: US, dated, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-Thud-en-noun-eEhC8JOU Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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