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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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