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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pelt

/pɛlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does pelt mean?

noun, verb

A pelt is the skin of an animal, especially a mammal, with the hair or fur still attached. To pelt someone or something means to hit or attack them repeatedly, often with a missile or projectile.

Example

"The hunter carefully removed the pelt from the deer's body, taking care not to damage the delicate skin."

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