Throw at the skin (4)
I believe the answer is:
pelt
I believe this is a double definition.
'throw at' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'skin' is the second definition.
(an animal's skin)
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for pelt that I've seen before include "what rain might do" , "Animal hide" , "Shower with missiles - hide" , "Run fast - hide - pepper" , "Run very quickly" .)