pelt

Definition

  • noun: a usually undressed skin with its hair, wool, or fur
  • verb: to repeatedly hit (someone or something) with things thrown from a distance
  • verb: to strip off the skin or pelt of (an animal)
  • verb: to strike with a succession of blows or missiles
  • often + 'with'
  • synonyms: throw, strike, pepper

Examples

  • The boys 'pelted' the building 'with' rocks.

  • The children came 'pelting' down the street.

  • Rain 'pelted' the windowpanes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) before the K.F.T.'s return at . Then inform the Pentagon we'll need Black Star cover from through . And if you say one word about how many mistakes l made in that speech, l'll pelt you with olives. - Very well, Captain. l'll pass that on straightaway. - Thank you. - How many mistakes did l make ? (..)
    1999 Notting Hill