In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
I see these ridiculous little men, with their sashes and with absurd bowler hats jammed down on to shiny foreheads,caperingabout the streets.
From the
Hansard archive
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In the background acaperingdonkey and a shrew are advancing along the road, watched by a woman whose hands are clasped by a sleek cat.
From
Wikipedia
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