# prick vs proc

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### prick
*noun · IPA /pɹɪk/ · frequency rank #13,043*
A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

### proc
*noun · IPA /pɹɒk/ · frequency rank #22,182*
Abbreviation of procedure.

## Source
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