# pole vs poodle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pole
*noun · IPA /pəʊl/ · frequency rank #4,879*
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.

### poodle
*noun · IPA /ˈpuː.dəl/ · frequency rank #28,333*
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

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