matador

/ˈmætədɔr/
noun
  1. A bullfighter whose role is to perform a series of passes with a cape and ultimately kill the bull in a bullfight.
    • The crowd cheered as the matador made a graceful pass with the cape.
    • In Spain, becoming a matador requires years of training and courage.
    • The matador waved his red cape to attract the bull's attention.
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