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muleta
[ moo-ley-tuh, -let-uh ]
noun
- 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.
muleta
/ mjuːˈlɛtə /
noun
- the small cape attached to a stick used by the matador during the final stages of a bullfight
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of muleta1
Spanish: small mule, crutch, from mula mule 1
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Example Sentences
Each pass of his muleta was accompanied by acclamations of enthusiasm and shouts of fear.
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He extended his muleta and the beast attacked with sonorous bellowing, passing beneath the red rag.
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Gallardo turned his back to these protests and saluted the enthusiasts with his muleta and sword.
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As he stood an instant with his muleta held low the bull made a movement as if to charge, but did not stir.
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And all hailed the pases de muleta with enthusiasm, including combatant and wild beast in common approbation.
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