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matadorIn bullfighting, the principal performer, who works the capes and attempts to dispatch the bull with a sword thrust between the shoulder blades. Most of the techniques used by modern matadors were established in the 1910s by Juan Belmonte (b. 1894–d. 1962) of Spain. The matador's traditional costume, which offers no protection, is known as the “suit of lights.” The audience judges the matador according to his skill, grace, and daring. Almost every matador is gored at least once a season with varying degrees of severity, and many have received fatal wounds in the ring. matador 1. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to kill the bull 2. (in some card games such as skat) one of the highest ranking cards 3. a game played with dominoes in which the dots on adjacent halves must total seven How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Afterward, when he is quite tired and no longer quick, the matador sticks the sword into him. He kept rushing the matador, who always slipped smartly and gracefully aside in time, waiting for a sure chance; and at last it came; the bull made a deadly plunge for him - was avoided neatly, and as he sped by, the long sword glided silently into him, between left shoulder and spine - in and in, to the hilt. When the bullock has been dragged to the spot where it is to be slaughtered, the matador with great caution cuts the hamstrings. |
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