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What is the name given to a word spelled same with two different meanings?

A word spelled the same with two different meanings is called a homograph.

Here are some examples:

* Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of equipment used in baseball)

* Bow (a knot) and bow (to bend at the waist)

* Lead (a heavy metal) and lead (to guide)

It's important to note that homographs are not the same as homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (e.g., "there," "their," and "they're").

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