# clap vs cloak

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clap
*noun · IPA /klæp/ · frequency rank #14,088*
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

### cloak
*noun · IPA /ˈkloʊk/ · frequency rank #13,483*
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

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