1. A small red cape used by a matador in the final stage of a bullfight to provoke and guide the bull's charges
   "The matador gracefully waved the muleta to provoke the bull's charge"
    
2. (fencing) a deceptive move or feint used to mislead an opponent
   "The fencer executed a perfect muleta to set up his winning touch"

Derived forms: muletas

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