Chuck it down and hide (4)
I believe the answer is:
pelt
This clue is a double definition.
'chuck it down' is the first definition.
'hide' is the second definition.
('pelt' can be a synonym of 'hide')
'and' is the link.
(Other definitions for pelt that I've seen before include "Animal skin with fur still on it" , "Raw hide" , "what rain might do" , "Shower with missiles - hide" , "Throw - animal skin" .)