pelter

• Nom qui peut désigner une pluie torrentielle ou une personne qui lance des projectiles ou des objets.

A noun that can refer to a heavy downpour of rain or a person who throws missiles or projectiles.

1. Heavy rainC1informalbritish

   A heavy downpour or torrential rain.

   Pluie torrentielle

   • We got caught in a real pelter on the way home.
   • The sudden pelter soaked everyone in the park.
   • A pelter of rain forced the match to be abandoned.

   Synonymescloudburstdelugedownpourrainstormsoakertorrent

2. Thrower of missilesC2formal

   A person who throws objects, especially stones or other projectiles.

   lanceur de projectiles

   • The crowd of pelter's was quickly dispersed by the police.
   • In ancient times, a skilled pelter could be a valuable asset in battle.
   • The pelter aimed his stone at the window.

   Synonymescasterhurlerslingerthrowertosser