Main Entry:

³pelt

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1 a: to strike with a succession of blows or missiles <pelted him with stones> b: to assail vigorously or persistently <pelted her with accusations>2: hurl, throw <pelted snowballs at them>3: to beat or dash repeatedly against <hailstones pelting the roof>intransitive verb1: to deliver a succession of blows or missiles2: to beat incessantly3: to move rapidly and vigorously : hurry

— pelt·er noun