# bola vs box

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bola
*noun · frequency rank #44,091*
A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of a cord.

### box
*noun · IPA /bɒks/ · frequency rank #962*
Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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