Which term is used for words that are spelled the same and may sound but have different meanings?

The term used for words that are spelled the same and may sound the same but have different meanings is homograph.

Here are some examples of homographs:

* Bat: a nocturnal flying mammal and a piece of sporting equipment

* Bow: a weapon that shoots arrows and a knot tied with a loop

* Can: a metal container and an auxiliary verb meaning "be able to"

Let me know if you'd like to explore other types of words with similar meanings!