muleta
crutch
Muleta means crutch. It's used in bullfighting as a small red cape draped over a short stick, which the matador uses to guide the bull's final charges. Thinking of it as a 'crutch' for the matador might help remember its meaning.
noun
- crutchA crutch or walking stick used for support when walkingDespués de la cirugía, necesitó usar muletas por varias semanas. // After the surgery, he needed to use crutches for several weeks.
- muletaA red cloth used by a matador in bullfightingEl torero agitó la muleta para atraer al toro. // The bullfighter waved the muleta to attract the bull.