Meaning & use
Estoque
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A narrow, straight sword used by a matador to deliver the final killing thrust in a bullfight.
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The matador drew the estoque and lined up for the final pass.
An estoque is thinner and more flexible than the practice sword used earlier in the fight.
A note on using this word
Borrowed directly from Spanish, where 'estoque' means 'rapier' or thrusting sword.
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