As a Noun: 1. A thick liquid which is served with other food and which often comes in a bottle. English = sauce. 2. Salt, pepper, or spices that are added to food to improve its flavour. English = seasoning. 3. A container for salt, pepper, or spices. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To pour sauce from a bottle. 2. To sprinkle something from a container, such as pepper or salt.