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pelt

The correct spelling is pelt.

How to pronounce pelt

noun

Say it like: Pel-t

The correct spelling is pelt. A blow or stroke from something thrown. For example: "They pelted the attacking army with bullets."

Usage Examples

They pelted the attacking army with bullets.

The children pelted apples at us.

It's pelting down out there!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A blow or stroke from something thrown.

verb

  1. 1.To bombard, as with missiles.
  2. 2.To throw; to use as a missile.
  3. 3.To rain or hail heavily.
  4. 4.To beat or hit, especially repeatedly.
  5. 5.To move rapidly, especially in or on a conveyance.

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