1. animal skins with fur or hair still attached

1. throws objects forcefully and repeatedly at someone or something
2. strikes or beats repeatedly
3. runs very fast
Usage: informal

Examples

• The trader sold beaver pelts at the market.
• Wolf pelts were highly valued by early settlers.
• The angry crowd pelts the building with stones.
• Rain pelts against the windows during the storm.
• The boxer pelts his opponent with quick jabs.
• She pelts down the street to catch the bus.
• Hail pelts the roof with a loud drumming sound.