# hammock vs Hancock

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hammock
*noun · IPA /ˈhæmək/ · frequency rank #24,182*
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

### Hancock
*name · IPA /ˈhæŋkɒk/ · frequency rank #13,525*
A surname originating as a patronymic.

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