muleta
a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.
Origin of muleta
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How to use muleta in a sentence
Each pass of his muleta was accompanied by acclamations of enthusiasm and shouts of fear.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezHe extended his muleta and the beast attacked with sonorous bellowing, passing beneath the red rag.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezGallardo turned his back to these protests and saluted the enthusiasts with his muleta and sword.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezAs he stood an instant with his muleta held low the bull made a movement as if to charge, but did not stir.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezAnd all hailed the pases de muleta with enthusiasm, including combatant and wild beast in common approbation.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco Ibez
British Dictionary definitions for muleta
/ (mjuːˈlɛtə) /
the small cape attached to a stick used by the matador during the final stages of a bullfight
Origin of muleta
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