heelpath

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English

Etymology

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

Noun

heelpath (plural heelpaths)

(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.

Synonyms

berm

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