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Definition pelt in British English

pelt verb

verb
/pelt/
1

to throw objects with force at someone or something

Example

He was shaken but unhurt after being pelted with cans and bottles.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
2

if rain or snow is pelting or is pelting down, it comes down quickly in large amounts

Example

You can't go out - it's pelting down.

Synonyms and related words
rain snow come down
3

to run somewhere very fast

Example

Ricky pelted across the grass in an attempt to catch the ball.

Synonyms and related words
run run runner
Definition pelt in British English