# carat vs crab

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carat
*noun · IPA /ˈkæ.ɹət/ · frequency rank #23,773*
A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.

### crab
*noun · IPA /kɹæb/ · frequency rank #10,185*
Any crustacean of the infraorder Brachyura, having five pairs of legs, the foremost of which are in the form of claws, and a carapace.

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