# cam vs caw

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cam
*noun · IPA [kæm] · frequency rank #6,032*
A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.

### caw
*noun · IPA /kɔː/ · frequency rank #48,655*
The harsh cry of a crow.

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