pelt
To throw things at someone again and again, or to rain very hard.
pelt in a sentence
- The children began to pelt each other with snowballs until everyone was white from head to toe.
- Rain began to pelt down so hard that the drops bounced off the pavement.
Words that mean something similar
shower, throw
More words about movement & action
- plod: To walk slowly with heavy steps.
- plummet: To fall very fast and suddenly.
- plunge: To fall or dive suddenly downwards.
- pounce: To jump on something suddenly to catch it.
- procure: To get something, often with care or effort.
- prowl: To move around quietly and secretly, like a hunting animal.
- pursue: To chase after someone or something.
- quash: To stop or crush something completely.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test