# gauze vs gouge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gauze
*noun · IPA /ɡɔːz/ · frequency rank #33,251*
A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.

### gouge
*noun · IPA /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #41,154*
Senses relating to cutting tools.

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