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English noun: pelter

1. pelter (phenomenon) a heavy rain


Synonymscloudburst, deluge, downpour, soaker, torrent, waterspout


Broader (hypernym)rain, rainfall

2. pelter (person) a thrower of missiles


SamplesThe police were too busy to chase the pelters.


Broader (hypernym)thrower









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