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- Dictionarypelt/pɛlt/
verb
- 1. hurl missiles repeatedly at: "two boys pelted him with rotten apples" Similar
- 2. run somewhere very quickly: informal "I pelted across the road" Similar
noun
- 1. an act of hurling something at someone. archaic
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Learn the meaning of pelt as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Pelt can refer to an animal skin, a succession of blows, or a rapid pace.
Pelt can be a verb meaning to throw things quickly or to run fast, or a noun meaning the skin of an animal. Learn how to use pelt in different contexts with examples and synonyms.
Pelt definition: to attack or assail with repeated blows or with missiles.. See examples of PELT used in a sentence.
Pelt can be a noun for the skin of an animal or a verb for throwing things or raining hard. Learn more about its word forms, origin, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.
1. To fall heavily or abundantly; beat: The rain pelted down all day. 2. To move at a vigorous gait: "A rider on a lathered horse came pelting down the Orange Plank Road" (Stephen W. Sears).
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pelt, such as the skin of a fur-bearing animal, the human skin, or the act of pelting. Find synonyms, sentences, and related words for pelt.
Definition of pelt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
