What is 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 called?

heelpath — 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's 1913.)

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