"heelpath" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heelpaths [plural]
Etymology: heel + path, a pun on towpath and toe (another part of the foot). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|heel|path}} heel + path, {{m|en|towpath}} towpath, {{m|en|toe}} toe Head templates: {{en-noun}} heelpath (plural heelpaths)
  1. (US) The bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath. Tags: US Synonyms: berm
    Sense id: en-heelpath-en-noun-3D9YZ0im Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "text": "The Century\nThe Cowles found convenient spiles sunk in the heelpath."
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