1. to strike or hit repeatedly with small objects; to pelt
Usage: present participle of 'pelt'
2. to move or run hurriedly or at full speed
Usage: informal; present participle of 'pelt'

1. moving or falling rapidly and heavily, as rain or hail
Usage: descriptive use

Examples

• The children were peltering each other with snowballs in the yard.
• Rain was peltering against the windows during the storm.
• He came peltering down the stairs when he heard the news.
• Hail peltered the roof with a loud, rhythmic sound.
• The crowd peltered the stage with tomatoes to show their disapproval.
• She peltered across the field to catch the bus.