Definition of Pelter

1. Noun. A heavy rain.

Exact synonyms: Cloudburst, Deluge, Downpour, Soaker, Torrent, Waterspout
Generic synonyms: Rain, Rainfall
Derivative terms: Deluge, Deluge, Pelt, Soak, Torrential

2. Noun. A thrower of missiles. "The police were too busy to chase the pelters"
Generic synonyms: Thrower
Derivative terms: Pelt, Pelt

Definition of Pelter

1. n. One who pelts.

2. n. A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint.

Definition of Pelter

1. to pelt [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: pelt

Medical Definition of Pelter

1. A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint. "Let such pelters prate." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelter

Peltandra
Peltandra virginica
peltas
peltast
peltasts
peltate
peltate
peltated
peltately
peltate leaf
peltation
peltation
peltations
pelted
pelter (current term)
pelter (current term)
peltered
peltering
pelters
pelting
peltings
Peltiphyllum
Peltiphyllum peltatum
peltless
peltries
peltry
peltry
pelts
pelt along
peludo

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