# carriage vs cartridge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carriage
*noun · IPA /ˈkæɹ ɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #8,904*
The act of conveying; carrying.

### cartridge
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑː.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #13,477*
The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.

## Source
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