# easel vs eaves

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### easel
*noun · IPA /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ · frequency rank #42,618*
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

### eaves
*noun · IPA /iːvz/ · frequency rank #34,866*
The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

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