Basic Details
Word: Pelt
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning:
As a verb: To throw something at someone quickly.
As a noun: The skin or hide of an animal, especially when it is used for its fur.
Synonyms: Cast, hurl, skin, hide
Antonyms: Catch, guard, cover
Idioms and Phrases
- Pelt down: To rain heavily. Example: "It started to pelt down as we were walking home."
- Pelt someone with something: To throw things at someone. Example: "The children began to pelt each other with snowballs during the snowstorm."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The angry crowd began to pelt the politician with rotten tomatoes.
Example 2: The fur pelt of the animal was used to make a warm coat.
Example 3: As the storm rolled in, the rain began to pelt against the window.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "pelt" comes from the Middle English word "pelte," which means skin? It has been used for centuries to refer to the hides of animals.
Famous Quote
"The rains can pelt, but the earth still blooms." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pelt" mean as a verb?
a) To catch a ball
b) To throw something quickly
c) To sing loudly
d) To sleep peacefully
Answer: b) To throw something quickly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pelt" as a noun?
a) Fur
b) Leaf
c) Stone
d) Plant
Answer: a) Fur
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "pelt"?
a) Throw
b) Guard
c) Hurl
d) Cast
Answer: b) Guard
4. Which sentence uses "pelt" correctly as a verb?
a) The dog decided to pelt after its tail.
b) We saw a pelt hanging on the wall.
c) During the party, everyone began to pelt each other with confetti.
d) The cat wore a beautiful pelt.
Answer: c) During the party, everyone began to pelt each other with confetti.
5. Which idiom refers to rain falling heavily?
a) Pelt someone with something
b) Pelt down
c) Under the weather
d) Rain cats and dogs
Answer: b) Pelt down
