/ (ˈpɪkəˌdɔː) / noun. bullfighting a horseman who pricks the bull with a lance in the early stages of a fight to goad and weaken it.

What is the role of a picador?

The picador has three main functions in a traditional bullfight: To pierce the muscle on the back of the bull's neck in order to straighten the bull's charge. To fatigue the bull's neck muscles and general stamina as it tries to lift the horse with its head. To lower the bull's head in preparation for the next stage.

What does matador mean in English?

: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfight.