Barrera
the wall, usually a red wooden fence, bordering a bullring.
the first row of seats in a bullfight arena.
historical examples
the barrera is the enclosure of stout planks, strengthened by posts, which separates the performers from the spectators.
the pictureque antiquities of spain; nathaniel armstrong wells
bulls frequently leap the barrera of the arena, although the height is over five feet.
the story of seville walter m. gallichan
during a great part of the bull-fight gallardo remained on the vaulting wall of the barrera.
the blood of the arena vicente blasco ibez
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