# galley vs gallop

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### galley
*noun · IPA /ˈɡæli/ · frequency rank #21,806*
A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.

### gallop
*noun · IPA /ˈɡæləp/ · frequency rank #27,850*
The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

## Source
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