# sewer vs skewer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sewer
*noun · IPA /ˈs(j)uːə/ · frequency rank #12,324*
A pipe or channel, or system of pipes or channels, used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

### skewer
*noun · IPA /ˈskjuː.ə/ · frequency rank #43,374*
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

## Source
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