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noun (1)

Definition of pelt

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave the dog a sharp pelt on the nose with her rolled up newspaper

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noun (2)

ˈpelt

as in fur

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value caught beavers and sold the pelts to fur traders

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pelt

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verb

as in to scurry

to proceed or move quickly pelted away when the cops arrived

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as in to throw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm pelted snowballs at each other while waiting for the bus

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as in to hide

to strike repeatedly pelted the other kids with pebbles

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Noun

Despite the early date, the pelts were thick and lush with guard hairs reaching 11 inches. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

This year, rain pelted the ground and the side of the building during the ceremony. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pelt

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Noun

Just when Kansas City appeared to be building momentum toward a Sunday night comeback, kicker Harrison Butker missed his second attempt of the night, dealing another blow to the Chiefs’ hopes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan left after sustaining a blow to the head 6 minutes, 25 seconds into the first quarter and didn’t return.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.

— Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fur

Verb

Hundreds of workers will be scurrying around the downtown arena each day, ensuring the marathon run of events unfolds smoothly.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
The Off Campus duo, Emma Watson, Hunter Schafer, Chase Infiniti, and Tyriq Withers, who all scurried off together to continue the already-memorable night elsewhere.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of scurry

Verb

Charlotte also turned the ball over on its first possession of the second half when Naz Reid (a game-high seven turnovers, but also a team-high 17 points) threw it away.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Just over a week before Wicker began filming in Hungary, costume designers András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász, who work together as András + Attila, were thrown one big curveball.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

His inclusion changes the historical record — and adds a dimension to the story of Jewish contributions to the game that has long been hiding in plain sight.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
The forthcoming exercise best examines where the Chiefs sit, at 5-1 with the most difficult part of their schedule waiting — because the best teams are not just about maximizing their strengths but hiding their flaws.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hide

Noun

Even the sundowner snacks packed in leather coolers for game drives are extravagant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
The sun sets, the mosquitoes come out, and Hollywell serves Betty her kibble dinner in a giant glass mixing bowl before sliding a black leather vest over his band tee.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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