# carp vs cask

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carp
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑːp/ · frequency rank #22,920*
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

### cask
*noun · IPA /kɑːsk/ · frequency rank #29,208*
A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.)

## Source
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