pelter

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Noun pelter has 2 senses

downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, torrent, pelter, soaker - a heavy rain
--₁ is a kind of rain, rainfall

Derived form: verb pelt₃
pelter - a thrower of missiles; "the police were too busy to chase the pelters"
--₂ is a kind of thrower

Derived forms: verb pelt₁, verb pelt₂

Definitions from the Web

Pelter

Noun:

1. A person or thing that pelts.

Example sentence: The pelter ran frantically, trying to seek shelter from the heavy rain.

Noun:

2. A continuous heavy rain or shower.

Example sentence: The campground was flooded due to the pelter that lasted all night.

Verb:

1. To strike or attack repeatedly.

Example sentence: The boxer peltered his opponent with a series of powerful punches.

Verb:

2. (obsolete) To drive hastily or recklessly.

Example sentence: The horse-drawn carriage peltered through the dark streets, trying to outrun the pursuing gang.

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