Also means
dummy, mannequin
Usage Note
Muñeco is the masculine form; the feminine muñeca means both 'doll' and 'wrist', a useful two-for-one. A muñeco de nieve is a snowman, and a muñeco de trapo is a rag doll. In everyday speech it can also refer to a cartoon character or mascot figure.
Examples
"El niño abraza su muñeco favorito."
Natural Translation
The boy hugs his favorite doll.
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