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Meaning of pelted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pelted

verb

Definitions

  1. To bombard, as with missiles.

    Example: They pelted the attacking army with bullets.

  2. To throw; to use as a missile.

    Example: The children pelted apples at us.

  3. To rain or hail heavily.

    Example: It's pelting down out there!

  4. To beat or hit, especially repeatedly.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (in combination) Having a specified kind of pelt.