# claw vs coat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### claw
*noun · IPA /klɔ/ · frequency rank #13,116*
A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

### coat
*noun · IPA /ˈkoʊ̯t/ · frequency rank #3,867*
An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

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