chicuelina
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The chicuelina is a maneuver in bullfighting where the bullfighter spins inward against the bull's charge. This move was invented by the Spanish bullfighter Manuel Jiménez, known as "Chicuelo". It is one of the many cape passes performed during the bullfight, specifically during the tercio de varas (the lancing by picadors) and the tercio de banderillas (the placing of the banderillas). The chicuelina allows the bullfighter to control the bull's charge with grace and composure, bringing the animal closer to the horns.12
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