# chock vs clock

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chock
*noun · IPA /tʃɒk/ · frequency rank #34,430*
Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.

### clock
*noun · IPA /klɒk/ · frequency rank #3,414*
A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.

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