heelpath

heelpath
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: heel (I) + path; from its being contrasted to towpath, the homophones tow and toe being punningly equated
: berm d

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  • Heelpath — Heel path , n. [So called with a play upon the words tow and toe.] The bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath; berm. [U. S.] The Cowles found convenient spiles sunk in the heelpath. The Century. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Erie Canal — at Lockport, New York in 1839 Original owner New York State Principal engineer Ben …   Wikipedia

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