# FTA vs fur

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### FTA
*noun · frequency rank #31,999*
Abbreviation of flight test article (such as a test aircraft, a prototype).

### fur
*noun · IPA /fɜː/ · frequency rank #6,789*
The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

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