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Meaning of pelt
The primary meaning of the word "pelt" is to throw or strike something forcefully.
Etymology of pelt
The word "pelt" has its origins in Old French and Latin, with the Latin word "pellis" meaning skin or hide, and the Old French word "pelt" or "pelte" referring to a skin or a fur
Historically, the word "pelt" has been used to describe the skin of an animal, as well as the act of throwing or striking something forcefully
Synonyms
throw
hurl
cast
launch
project
propel
fling
toss
pitch
heave
sling
dash
rush
strike
hit
bombard
assault
attack
barrage
barrage
blast
blast
shower
deluge
pummel
pound
drum
beat
batter
belabor
thrash
lash
whip
scourge
flog
lash
cane
whip
switch
birch
leather
strap
belt
spank
slap
smack
thwack
whack
wallop
clout
clobber
drub
baste
buffet
bludgeon
club
cudgel
maul
pounce
leap
spring
bound
dart
dash
dart
rush
sprint
bolt
charge
stampede
hurl
catapult
launch
propel
eject
expel
discharge
emit
shoot
fire
blast
discharge
Definitions
- To throw or strike something forcefully, typically in a wild or uncontrolled manner
- * To attack or assault someone or something with a barrage of blows or missiles
- * The skin of an animal, especially when removed and prepared for use as a fur
Usage Examples
- The dog began to pelt the squirrel with sticks and rocks
- * The enemy pelted us with arrows and stones
- * The fur trader bought a bundle of pelts from the hunter