Pelting: meaning, definitions and examples

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pelting

 

[หˆpษ›ltษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

throwing repeatedly

To pelt means to throw something at someone or something with force and persistence. It is often used in the context of throwing objects like stones or snowballs. The act can also refer to being bombarded with insults or heavy rain.

Synonyms

assail, barrage, bombard.

Examples of usage

  • The children were pelting each other with snowballs.
  • The protesters began pelting the police with rocks.
  • Heavy rain was pelting against the window.
  • She felt as though the criticisms were pelting her from every direction.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'pelting' comes from the Old English 'pelten', meaning 'to throw' or 'to beat'.
  • Historically, it refers to the action of throwing objects, which evolved to describe anything that falls rapidly.
  • In Middle English, it also related to the idea of something hard hitting quickly, like an attack.

Weather Phenomena

  • During severe storms, pelting rain can lead to heavy flooding due to rapid accumulation.
  • Pelting can also describe hailstorms, where ice pellets fall from the sky, creating a hard impact sound.
  • In weather reporting, 'pelting' is used to convey urgency and severity of rainfall conditions.

Sports Terminology

  • In sports like baseball, a 'pelting' throw might mean a fast and powerful pitch aimed at striking out a batter.
  • Cricket commentators might refer to a fast bowler delivering a 'pelting' ball to describe a swift and aggressive delivery.
  • Pelting in sports often elevates the intensity of the game, highlighting the pressure between competing teams.

Cultural References

  • In some children's stories, characters 'pelt' each other with snowballs, turning it into a playful scene.
  • The phrase 'pelted with questions' is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed by inquiries, much like being hit repeatedly.
  • Pelting is used in festivals or games where people might throw things like water balloons at one another.

Translations

Translations of the word "pelting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hageln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzar

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,952, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.