# patchwork vs pitchfork

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### patchwork
*noun · frequency rank #25,517*
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.

### pitchfork
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ · frequency rank #28,670*
An agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

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