heelpath

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

heel +‎ path, a pun on towpath and toe (another part of the foot).

Noun[edit]

heelpath (plural heelpaths)

  1. (US) The bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.
    • The Century
      The Cowles found convenient spiles sunk in the heelpath.

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