"Pelt" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Pelt" Meaning

The word "pelt" can refer to:

A layer of fur or hair on an animal's body
A sudden and fierce attack or raid (e.g. "The bandits pelted the village")
A thrown object, especially a stone or a projectile (e.g. "He pelted his brother with marshmallows")

In general, "pelt" often connotes a sense of suddenness, force, or violence.

"Pelt" Examples

Usage Examples of "Pelt"

The angry mob pelted the politician with eggs and tomatoes as he left the building. ([verb] to throw or hurl something, often in a violent or chaotic manner)
The hunter tracked his prey and finally pelted it with a rock to bring it down. ([verb] to strike or attack something with force)
The bear's thick black pelt glistened in the sunlight as it climbed the mountain. ([noun] the fur or hide of an animal)
The protesters pelted the police with water bottles and trash cans during the standoff. ([verb] to throw or hurl something, often in a violent or chaotic manner)
The company pelted its employees with bonuses and promotions for meeting their quarterly targets. ([verb] to throw or bestow something, often in a generous or excessive manner)