This is the 7878th most frequent Spanish word.
mañueco
"Mañueco" refers to something clumsy or awkward with the hands.
Here, 'mañueco' refers to a technical term used within the context of weaving, indicating a specific tool.
El viejo tejedor usaba un mañueco para manipular los hilos.
The old weaver used a mañueco to manipulate the threads.
In this sentence, 'mañueco' metaphorically signifies a tactic or maneuver to dodge a topic.
Durante la conversación, empleó un mañueco para evitar responder la pregunta.
During the conversation, he used a mañueco to avoid answering the question.
Here, 'mañueco' describes an elegant or intricate movement, especially in a performance setting.