A long, narrow sword used for thrusting, especially in fencing or bullfighting.
From Spanish estoque, from Old Spanish, possibly from Germanic *stok (stick, stake) or related to Romance words for pointed weapons. The term entered English in the 16th century through Spanish and Portuguese contact.
The estoque in bullfighting is specifically designed for the final kill, delivered straight down between the bull's shoulder blades—it requires years of practice to do it with the precision the sport demands.
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