burladero

/ˌbʊrləˈdɛroʊ/
noun
  1. A barrier or protective structure in a bullring behind which a bullfighter can take shelter from the bull.
    • Wooden burladeros are placed around the ring to give the bullfighter a moment of safety.
    • During the corrida, the torero used the burladero to reposition himself for the next pass.
    • The matador quickly ducked behind the burladero to avoid the charging bull.
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