heelpath

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noun

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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Meanings

nounheelpath (plural heelpaths)

plural heelpaths

  1. USThe 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 & antonyms

nounThe bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.

Similar
berm
Also see
berm

Origin

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

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Cite this entry
APA

heelpath. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heelpath

MLA

“heelpath.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heelpath. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heelpath,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heelpath.

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