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What do you call a word that has different meanings but is spelled the same way?

A word that has different meanings but is spelled the same way is called a homograph.

Here are some examples:

* Bat: a nocturnal flying mammal, and a piece of equipment used in baseball

* Bow: a weapon used to shoot arrows, and a knot tied in a ribbon

* Can: a metal container, and to be able to

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