Basic Details
Word: Pelt
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
- Noun: The skin of an animal, especially after it has been removed.
- Verb: To throw something with force or to hit someone or something with something.
Synonyms: Hide, skin (for noun); bombard, pummel (for verb)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Take a pelt: To suffer the consequences or the blame for something. Example: "After the team lost the match, the coach took a pelt for the poor strategy."
- Pelt down: To rain very heavily. Example: "As we walked outside, it began to pelt down with rain, and we had to run for cover."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hunter carefully skinned the deer to preserve the pelt for warmth.
Example 2: The children began to pelt each other with snowballs during their winter break.
Example 3: The old coat was made from a beautiful fox pelt that kept its owner warm for many years.
Fun Fact
The word "pelt" originates from the Old French word "pelte," which means "skin" or "hide." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The skin of the snake is often more valuable than its insides." Author Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pelt" mean when used as a noun?
a) A type of fruit
b) The skin of an animal
c) A kind of fabric
d) A mountain range
Answer: b) The skin of an animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pelt" when used as a noun?
a) Fur
b) Claw
c) Feather
d) Wing
Answer: a) Fur
3. Which sentence uses "pelt" correctly as a verb?
a) He decided to pelt the summer with enthusiasm.
b) The kids pelted each other with soft toys instead of rocks.
c) She kept the pelt as a memory.
d) They admired the pelt in the museum.
Answer: b) The kids pelted each other with soft toys instead of rocks.
4. Which idiom means to rain very heavily?
a) Take a pelt
b) Pelt down
c) Under the weather
d) A storm in a teacup
Answer: b) Pelt down
5. What is the opposite of "pelt" when referring to something to throw?
a) Catch
b) Keep
c) Hide
d) Ignore
Answer: a) Catch
