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Rarepelting
The correct spelling is pelting.
How to pronounce pelting
verb
Say it like: Pel-tin-g
The correct spelling is pelting. 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.To bombard, as with missiles.
- 2.To throw; to use as a missile.
- 3.To rain or hail heavily.
- 4.To beat or hit, especially repeatedly.
- 5.To move rapidly, especially in or on a conveyance.
noun
- 1.The act by which somebody or something is pelted.
adjective
- 1.Mean; paltry
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