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heelpath

heelpath noun: the bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.

Noun

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.
    Synonyms:
    berm

Synonyms of heelpath

Forms of heelpath

pluralheelpaths

Origin of heelpath

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

Questions about heelpath

What does heelpath mean?
Heelpath means the bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.
What part of speech is heelpath?
Heelpath is a noun.
What is the plural of heelpath?
The plural of heelpath is heelpaths.

Words near heelpath in the dictionary

  1. heelmaker
  2. heelmakers
  3. heelmaking
  4. heelpalm
  5. heelpalms
  6. heelpath
  7. heelpaths
  8. heelpiece
  9. heelpieces
  10. heelplate
  11. heelplates

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