# cocker vs cotter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cocker
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒkə/ · frequency rank #36,492*
One who breeds gamecocks or engages in the sport of cockfighting.

### cotter
*noun · IPA /kɒtə/ · frequency rank #37,401*
A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.

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