heelpath

noun

heelpath

noun

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

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.

Synonyms: berm

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