# shearer vs sweater

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shearer
*noun · IPA /ˈʃɪəɹə/ · frequency rank #30,220*
A person employed to remove the wool from animals, such as sheep. using shears.

### sweater
*noun · IPA /ˈswɛtə/ · frequency rank #9,967*
A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

## Source
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