pepper

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛpə/
/ˈpɛpɚ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A plant of the family Piperaceae.

2 Definition

A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.

3 Definition

A bell pepper, a fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in very spicy and mild varieties.

4 Definition

A game used by baseball players to warm up where fielders standing close to a batter rapidly return the batted ball to be hit again

Example Sentences
  • Some ballparks have signs saying "No pepper games".
5 Definition

A randomly-generated value that is added to another value (such as a password) prior to hashing. Unlike a salt, a new one is generated for each value and it is held separately from the value.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To add pepper to.

2 Definition

To strike with something made up of small particles.

3 Definition

To cover with lots of (something made up of small things).

Example Sentences
  • After the hailstorm, the beach was peppered with holes.
4 Definition

To add (something) at frequent intervals.

Example Sentences
  • He liked to pepper his conversation with long words.