pelting
|pelt/ing|
B2
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
(pelt)
repeated striking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pelt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pelten,' where 'pelt' meant 'to strike or beat.'
Historical Evolution
'pelten' transformed into the modern English word 'pelt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike or beat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attack or bombard with repeated blows or missiles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to attack or bombard with repeated blows or missiles.
The children were pelting each other with snowballs.
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Adjective 1
falling quickly and heavily.
The pelting rain made it difficult to see the road.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35