pelt
7 synonyms for pelt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
“The trapper stretched the fox pelt out to dry.”
How to use pelt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
animal pelt
pelt someone with
rain pelted down
Etymology
From Middle English pelt ("skin of a sheep"), of uncertain further origin, ultimately connected to Latin pellis ("skin, hide").
Full origin of pelt →Frequently asked questions
What does “pelt” mean?
The word “pelt” means the skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached. In plain terms, an animal skin with fur on it, or to throw things forcefully (or rain to fall hard) at something.
How do you pronounce “pelt”?
“Pelt” is pronounced pehlt (/pɛlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pelt” in a sentence?
Here is “pelt” used in a sentence: “The trapper stretched the fox pelt out to dry.”
What part of speech is “pelt”?
Depending on how it is used, “pelt” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pelt” come from?
The word “pelt” comes from Latin. From Middle English pelt ("skin of a sheep"), of uncertain further origin, ultimately connected to Latin pellis ("skin, hide").
How many meanings does “pelt” have?
“Pelt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
