# dap vs drab

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dap
*noun · IPA /dæp/ · frequency rank #38,352*
A plimsoll.

### drab
*noun · IPA /dɹæb/ · frequency rank #28,521*
A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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