pase

[ pah-sey ]
/ ˈpɑ seɪ /

noun

(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.

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Origin of pase

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

Words nearby pase

paschen body, paschen series, paschen-back effect, pascin, pasco, pase, paseo, pash, pash rash, pasha, pashalik
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British Dictionary definitions for pase

pase
/ (ˈpɑːseɪ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for pase

from Spanish, literally: pass
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