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verb

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The correct spelling is pelted. To bombard, as with missiles. 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

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.

adjective

  1. 1.(in combination) Having a specified kind of pelt.

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