picador

Example Sentences

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He leads his crew not of banderilleros and picadors, but of drink crafters and cooks through flawless passes to a demanding mob, his “domination of the bull.”

From Salon

Romero waved his picadors to their places, then stood, his cape against his chest, looking across the ring to where the bull would come out.

From Literature

There are many matadors, picadors, minotaurs, bulls and horses in a new show exploring Picasso and the importance of bullfighting – but also a glimpse of his terrible treatment of women.

From The Guardian

As well as the matadors themselves, 16 of their assistants were injured - these include "picadors" on horseback, "banderilleros" on foot, and a sword page.

From BBC

Like a picador, he takes his time to sap the strength of his foes before clubbing them unconscious.

From Newsweek