Meaning of the word pelt in English

What does pelt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pelt

US /pelt/

UK /pelt/

attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them

Example:

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The children pelted each other with snowballs.

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Protesters pelted the police with stones.

Synonym:

throw hurl cast fling launch

(of rain, hail, or snow) fall heavily

Example:

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Rain began to pelt down.

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Hailstones pelted against the window.

Synonym:

pour stream teem rain cats and dogs

the skin of a sheep, goat, or other animal with the wool or hair still on it

Example:

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The hunter carefully removed the animal's pelt.

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She wore a coat made from a luxurious fox pelt.

Synonym:

hide skin fur coat

Related Word:

pelting pelt down