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Answer for the clue "The bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight ", 12 letters:
banderillero

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Word definitions for banderillero in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Banderillero \Ban`de*ril*le"ro\, n. [Sp.] One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. --W. D. Howells.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context bullfighting English) A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.

Usage examples of banderillero.

The name of the pickpocket, and the banderillero, and the tank commander.

Mexican banderilleros with huge slouched hats and pistols bulging from their belts.

The president of the bull-fight was first brought to the place of honor in a hand-cart, and then came the banderilleros, the picadores, and the espada, wonderfully effective and correct in white muslin and colored tissue-paper.

The bull wheeled, somewhat in the same manner as when the banderilleros were placing their darts.

The president of the bull-fight was first brought to the place of honor in a hand-cart, and then came the banderilleros, the picadores, and the espada, wonderfully effective and correct in white muslin and colored tissue-paper.

The bull wheeled, somewhat in the same manner as when the banderilleros were placing their darts.