# dagger vs digger

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dagger
*noun · IPA /ˈdæɡə/ · frequency rank #14,101*
A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

### digger
*noun · IPA /ˈdɪɡɚ/ · frequency rank #23,240*
A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.

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