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pelt

UK
/pɛlt/
US
/pɛlt/

Translations

peltadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to animal skins (e.g., "pelt trade").
peltnoun
pelts
pl
UK
/pɛlt/
US
/pɛlt/
The hunter sold the bear's pelt at the market.
Охотник продал шкуру медведя на рынке.
She wore a warm pelt during the winter.
Она носила тёплую дублёнку зимой.
Additional translations
шкурка
мех
Synonyms
skin
hide
sheath
coat
fur
peltverb
pelted
Past Simple
pelted
Past Participle
pelting
Gerund
UK
/pɛlt/
US
/pɛlt/
The children pelted the car with snowballs.
Дети забрасывали машину снежками.
The rain pelted down on the roof.
Дождь обрушивался на крышу.
Additional translations
атаковать
осыпать
Synonyms
bombard
assail
shower
pepper
batter

Definitions

peltadjective
Relating to, made of, or dealing in animal skins or pelts.
The pelt industry experienced rapid growth in the region.
peltnoun
The skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still on it.
The hunter sold the bear's pelt at the market.
A vigorous or rapid beating or throwing of something.
The pelt of the rain against the window was loud and relentless.
peltverb
To attack or assail with repeated blows or missiles.
The children pelted each other with snowballs during the winter storm.
To fall quickly and heavily.
The rain pelted down on the roof, creating a loud drumming sound.
To move rapidly or energetically.
The dog pelted across the field to catch the frisbee.
To strip the skin or pelt from (an animal); to skin.
The hunters quickly pelted the deer before nightfall.
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