pase

[ pah-sey ]

noun

1. (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.

pase

/ ˈpɑːseɪ /

noun

1. bullfighting a movement of the cape or muleta by a matador to attract the bull's attention and guide its attack

Word History and Origins

Origin of pase¹

1935–40; < Spanish: literally, a pass, noun use of pase let him pass, 3rd person singular present subjunctive of pasar to pass

Word History and Origins

Origin of pase¹

from Spanish, literally: pass

Example Sentences

It ain't duck an' grane pase, but, thank God, we hev enough an' a hearty welcome wid ivery boite.

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Taking my bill, he very soon filled me up a pase for every package, directing each to a different point in the North.

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Item a pase to lifte her uppon her palfray covered with silver plate gilt as the qwene is grace is.

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Mansur appears to have been engaged in continual wars, and to have obtained successes against Pahang, Pase, and Makasar.

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Very little is known of the military transactions of this reign, and no conquest but that of Pase is recorded.

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