# capt vs caw

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### capt
*noun · frequency rank #10,998*
Abbreviation of captain.

### 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: 2026-09-02.
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