pelter |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (meteorology) a heavy rain | |
| Synonyms: | downpour torrent cloudburst waterspout soaker deluge | |
| Related terms: | rain deluge drench | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a thrower of missiles | |
| Examples: | "the police were too busy to chase the pelters" |
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| Related terms: | thrower pelt | |
| Similar spelling: |
Pellitier Pelletier Peltier pellitory palter |
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