A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint.

Panic.

a thrower of missiles; "the police were too busy to chase the pelters"

A five-card hand containing a two, five, nine, and one card either a three or a four, and the other card either a six, seven or eight (Skeet).

a heavy rain

a somewhat dangerous item

One who pelts.