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Definitions for towpath
ˈtoʊˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ; -ˌpæðz, -ˌpɑðz, -ˌpæθs, -ˌpɑθstow·path
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Princeton's WordNet
towpath, towing pathnoun
a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats
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towpathnoun
a path alongside a canal or river, originally for horses towing barges, now more often used as a footpath
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Towpath
A towpath is a road or trail on the bank of a river, canal, or other inland waterway. The purpose of a towpath is to allow a land vehicle, beasts of burden, or a team of human pullers to tow a boat, often a barge. This mode of transport was common where sailing was impractical due to tunnels and bridges, unfavourable winds, or the narrowness of the channel. After the Industrial Revolution, towing became obsolete when engines were fitted on boats and when railway transportation superseded the slow towing method. Since then, many of these towpaths have been converted to multi-use trails. They are still named towpaths — although they are now only occasionally used for the purpose of towing boats.
Webster Dictionary
Towpathnoun
a path traveled by men or animals in towing boats; -- called also towing path
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Towpath
A towpath is a road or trail on the bank of a river, canal, or other inland waterway. The purpose of a towpath is to allow a land vehicle, beasts of burden, or a team of human pullers to tow a boat, often a barge. This mode of transport was common where sailing was impractical due to tunnels and bridges, unfavourable winds, or the narrowness of the channel. After the Industrial Revolution, towing became obsolete when engines were fitted on boats and when railway transportation superseded the slow towing method. Since then, many of these towpaths have been converted to multi-use trails. They are still named towpaths - although they are now only occasionally used for the purpose of towing boats.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of towpath in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of towpath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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