# solder vs spider

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### solder
*noun · IPA /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #25,212*
Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

### spider
*noun · IPA /ˈspaɪ̯də/ · frequency rank #4,715*
Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.

## Source
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