pelt
As a noun, this term specifically refers to animal skins used in trade or clothing, emphasizing the presence of fur. It is distinct from leather, which is processed and stripped of hair. As a verb, the word conveys a sense of rapid, repetitive, and often aggressive action. Whether describing a barrage of objects, a sudden burst of speed, or torrential rain, the common thread is an intense and unrelenting force.
Meanings
The skin of an animal with the fur or hair still on it.
"The trapper sold several beaver pelts at the market."
To attack someone or something by repeatedly throwing small objects at them.
"The angry crowd began to pelt the politician with rotten tomatoes."
"He pelted down the street as fast as he could to catch the bus."
To rain heavily and continuously.
"It had been pelting down all afternoon, flooding the garden."