Sound
Thunk
Thunk noun - A dull hollow sound.
Usage example: the basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim
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- The scene cuts to the Merovingian looking away in disgust as a "thunk" sound effect is heard.
Source: Sound-Only Death - Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow uses the "thunk" lift stopping sound for the automated gun turrets.
Source: Doom Doors -
Ka-Thunks and their king, King Ka-Thunk, are most likely named after the sound they make when moving/attacking.
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