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\Definition of pelt
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : a usually undressed skin with its hair, wool, or fur
a sheep's pelt
2 : a skin stripped of hair or wool for tanning
pelt
verb (1)pelted; pelting; pelts
Definition of pelt (Entry 2 of 4)
: to strip off the skin or pelt of (an animal)
pelt
verb (2)pelted; pelting; pelts
Definition of pelt (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : to strike with a succession of blows or missiles
pelted him with stones
b : to assail vigorously or persistently
pelted her with accusations
3 : to beat or dash repeatedly against
hailstones pelting the roof
1 : to deliver a succession of blows or missiles
2 : to beat incessantly
3 : to move rapidly and vigorously : hurry
pelt
noun (2)Definition of pelt (Entry 4 of 4)
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noun\ ˈpelt \
\Kids Definition of pelt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a skin of an animal especially with its fur or wool
pelt
verbpelted; pelting
Kids Definition of pelt (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to hit with repeated blows
2 : to repeatedly throw (something) at
Children pelted each other with snowballs.
3 : to beat or pound against something again and again
Rain pelted on the roof.
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The first known use of pelt was in the 15th century
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