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Meanings of matadore in English

Russian
матадор
Spanish
matador de toros
Catalan
matador
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Name of the bullfighters or bull-lancers that kill bulls.

        Related terms
        матадор
        Synonyms
        Examples for "matador"
        Examples for "matador"
        1
        Description of a matador's outfits in general and Sidney Franklin's in detail.
        The new yorker
        2
        No matador in all Spain could have performed the feat more cleverly.
        The Desert Home: The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderne...
        3
        Although I did enjoy the Napoleon-slash-Spanish matador vibe of her whole ensemble.
        The Guardian
        4
        The seaman's purpose now was to act the part of a matador.
        The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar
        5
        There were several Italian peasants, a Cavalier, a Roundhead, and a matador.
        The New Girl at St. Chad's: A Story of School Life
        1
        The torero's mistress is in the room, along with a famous aficionado.
        The new yorker
        2
        After a short consultation among themselves, the torero's request was acceded to.
        The Scalp Hunters
        3
        The bull caught the famously risk-taking torero in his upper thigh.
        The Irish Times
        4
        She begins to unwrap the bandage about the torero's foot.
        The new yorker
        5
        A matador or torero would never accept a bull that runs like a fool.
        Reuters
        Usage of matadore in English
        1
        Captain (looking like a bull about to charge a matadore).
        The Bushman — Life in a New Country
        2
        All games of dominoes, except matadore, are based on the principle of following suit or matching.
        Entertainments for Home, Church and School
        3
        Had you been there to-day you would have admired, above all things, the feat of the matadore Jarocho.
        Remember the Alamo
        4
        Went out four matadores and a trump in black, and was bested.
        The Journal to Stella
        5
        The home-reared matadores, a short list, find employment in foreign leagues.
        The Guardian
        6
        Oh if all 'matadores' would only be as prudent!
        Dr. Dumany's Wife
        7
        "In fact, alongside of these matadores of crime, you are-
        Mysteries of Paris — Volume 03
        8
        "Here comes the prince of matadores," said the earl.
        The Small House at Allington
        9
        The spacious halls and corridors of the Exchange were brilliantly lighted all night long, and were filled with a throng of brokers and "matadores."
        Dr. Dumany's Wife
        Frequent collocations
        Translations for matadore
        Catalan
        matador
        Matadore through the time