# jack vs jaw

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### jack
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒæk/ · frequency rank #1,604*
A coarse medieval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.

### jaw
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒɔː/ · frequency rank #7,354*
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

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