n.
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 a : to strike with a succession of blows or missiles < pelt ed him with stones> b : to assail vigorously or persistently < pelt ed her with accusations>
2 : HURL , THROW < pelt ed snowballs at them>
3 : to beat or dash repeatedly against <hailstones pelt ing the roof>
intransitive verb
1 : to deliver a succession of blows or missiles
2 : to beat incessantly
3 : to move rapidly and vigorously : HURRY
– pelt · er noun