Picador (Noun)
Meaning
The horseman who pricks the bull with a lance early in the bullfight to goad the bull and to make it keep its head low.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The picador rode into the arena on a heavily armored horse, his lance at the ready.
- In a traditional Spanish bullfight, the picador plays a crucial role in weakening the bull before the matador enters.
- As the picador charged towards the bull, it lowered its head in anticipation of the lance's impact.
- The seasoned picador expertly maneuvered the bull, using his lance to exact the desired reaction.
- With a final jab from the picador's lance, the bull's ferocity reached a boiling point, and the crowd held its breath in anticipation of the next phase.