English dictionary

pelter

/'p/E/lt/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a heavy rain

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms cloudburst deluge downpour soaker torrent waterspout

Source: WordNet 3.0
a thrower of missiles

noun.person

Examples
The police were too busy to chase the pelters.

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who pelts.

noun

Source: webster1913
A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint.

noun

Source: webster1913