# rafter vs rapier

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rafter
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #49,579*
One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

### rapier
*noun · IPA /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #48,443*
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling

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