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pelting

/ˈpɛltɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pelting mean?

verb

to strike or hit repeatedly, especially with rain or hail; to pelt with stones or other objects.

Example

"The storm was pelting the windows with hail, causing the glass to shatter."

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