peltation

/pɛlˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of throwing or hurling something, especially repeatedly.
    • During the storm, the peltation of hail against the roof was deafening.
    • The children's peltation of snowballs turned into a friendly neighborhood battle.
    • The peltation of stones by the protesters caused damage to the building.
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