# maul vs MUD

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### maul
*noun · IPA /mɔːl/ · frequency rank #32,913*
A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.

### MUD
*noun · IPA /mʌd/ · frequency rank #5,815*
Acronym of multi-user dungeon, an interactive online environment in which players may jointly engage in fantasy role-playing games.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/maul-vs-mud