Crossword Genius

Training lieutenant to sprint (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pelt

'to sprint' is the definition.
(both can mean to run fast)

'training lieutenant' is the wordplay.
'training' becomes 'PE' (Physical Education).
'lieutenant' becomes 'lt' (abbreviation for lieutenant).
'pe'+'lt'='PELT'

(Other definitions for pelt that I've seen before include "Skin - throw things at" , "Run fast - hide - pepper" , "Pour; hide" , "Animal hide" , "Hide; rain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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