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What is the grammar term for two words that are spelled same but have different pronunciations?

The grammar term for two words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations is homograph.

Here are some examples:

* bow (to bend at the waist) vs. bow (a weapon)

* lead (a heavy metal) vs. lead (to guide)

* wind (to turn around) vs. wind (air in motion)

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