# pounce vs punch

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pounce
*noun · IPA /paʊns/ · frequency rank #30,185*
A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.

### punch
*noun · IPA /pʌnt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #4,182*
A hit or strike with one's fist.

## Source
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