Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heelpath

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
heel-path
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

heelpaths (plural)

Synonyms

berm

Questions

What does heelpath mean?
The bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.
Where does heelpath come from?
From heel + path, a pun on towpath and toe (another part of the foot).

How to pronounce heelpath

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