# gill vs grill

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gill
*noun · IPA /ɡɪl/ · frequency rank #12,429*
A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

### grill
*noun · IPA /ɡɹɪl/ · frequency rank #9,049*
A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.

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