pase

Matador's deft motion

A pase is a movement in bullfighting where the matador uses the cape to guide the bull past his body.

The term comes from Spanish, meaning "pass." Different pases have specific names based on how the cape is held and moved: The matador executed a series of graceful pases before the kill.

bullfighting

cape

Shouldered sleeveless wrap

toro · ring · olé · charge · banderillero · suerte · corrida · plaza · bull · swirl

basketball

assist

To give support

court · point guard · alley-oop · bounce · no-look · outlet · lob · crossover · playmaker · setup

dance

step

Foot movement forward

cumbia · footwork · turn · spin · partner · rhythm · choreography · bachata · merengue

Opposites
bullfighting sequence

pasekill

Cause death

moment of truth · muerte

danger/commitment level

pasethrust

Forceful forward motion

lunge · coup de grâce

Phrases
Family

pass, compass, passage, passport, surpass, trespass, paso

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