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peppering

UK
/ˈpɛp.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛp.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

pepperingnoun
pepperings
pl
The constant peppering of the enemy's position was relentless.
Постоянный обстрел позиций противника был неумолим.
Additional translations
дробление
посыпка
Synonyms
spattering
scattering
dusting
sprinkling
dousing
pepperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɛpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛpɚɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb “pepper” used attributively (e.g., “peppering fire”).
pepperverb

peppering

Gerund

peppered
Past Simple
peppered
Past Participle
peppering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛp.ə/
US
/ˈpɛp.ɚ/
She likes to pepper her food generously.
Она любит щедро перчить свою еду.
The teacher was peppered with questions after the lecture.
Учителя засыпали вопросами после лекции.
Synonyms
spice
scatter
dot
sprinkle
flavor
season

Definitions

pepperingnoun
The act of sprinkling or scattering small particles or amounts of something over a surface.
The chef's peppering of herbs added a burst of flavor to the dish.
A series of quick, repeated actions or occurrences, often used in the context of questions or attacks.
The journalist's peppering of questions left the politician visibly flustered.
pepperinggerund / present participle
Hitting or covering something repeatedly with small objects or shots.
They ran for cover under the peppering rain of arrows.
pepperverb
To sprinkle or season with small particles or amounts of something.
She peppered the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
To shower or pelt with many small objects.
The crowd began to pepper the stage with confetti during the concert.
To hit repeatedly with small shots or blows.
The boxer peppered his opponent with quick jabs.
To intersperse or scatter throughout.
The author peppered her novel with witty remarks.
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