pelting

UK
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
peltingnoun
Translations
The pelting of hail damaged the car.
Град повредил машину.
The pelting of rain was so heavy that we couldn't see the road.
Дождь был настолько сильным, что мы не могли видеть дорогу.
Definitions
The act of throwing objects at someone or something.
The protestors engaged in the pelting of stones at the police.
A heavy or continuous fall of something, such as rain or hail.
We were caught in a pelting of rain during our hike.
peltingadjective
UK
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
Translations
The pelting rain made it difficult to see the road.
Проливной дождь затруднял видимость дороги.
The pelting wind shook the windows violently.
Яростный ветер сильно тряс окна.
Additional translations
Definitions
Falling or striking with force.
The pelting rain made it difficult to see the road ahead.
(archaic) Paltry; petty; contemptible.
He refused to concern himself with their pelting quarrels.
peltverb

pelting

Gerund

pelted
Past Simple
pelted
Past Participle
pelting
Gerund
UK
/pɛlt/
US
/pɛlt/
Translations
The children pelted the car with snowballs.
Дети забрасывали машину снежками.
The rain pelted down on the roof.
Дождь обрушивался на крышу.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
peltnoun
Definitions
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.
peltadjective
Definitions
Relating to, made of, or dealing in animal skins or pelts.
The pelt industry experienced rapid growth in the region.