# hammer vs hamper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hammer
*noun · IPA /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #5,501*
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.

### hamper
*noun · IPA /ˈhæm.pə/ · frequency rank #20,659*
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.

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