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A large heavy rose colored cape - a capote
A smaller, lighter cape - the muleta
A sword - estoque
In addition, banderillas (decorated barbed sticks) and the picador's lance.
These are the main pieces of 'equipment' used in a bullfight.

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Matadors use a special sword called estoque or espada to kill the bull. It has a slightly curved blade to facilitate its entry onto the bull and to magnify the damage it causes.

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