caper

nouns

any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

caper

is a member of

tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees

is a type of (narrower)

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

caper

is a part of

prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled

is a type of (narrower)

vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

a crime (especially a robbery)

"the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"

caper, job

a playful leap or hop

caper, capriole

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

"it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"

caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick

jump about playfully

caper

is a type of (narrower)

move forward by leaps and bounds

"The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"