Bombard (3)
'bombard' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pelt that I've seen before include "Run fast - rain hard" , "Skin - bombard - hurry!" , "16 [CATS AND DOGS]" , "Animal hide" , "Subject to bombardment" .)
(Other definitions for ply that I've seen before include "Thickness of yarn and wood" , "Use or wield, tool or weapon" , "Strand, of wool or wood, say" , "Travel a route regularly" , "Layer of folded material" .)