towpath

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow, unpaved or paved path along the side of a canal or river, used for walking or cycling.

  - "The towpath runs alongside the canal, providing a peaceful walk for locals and tourists."
  - "Cycling on the towpath is a popular activity for those living near the river."
  - "During the Industrial Revolution, horses towed barges along the towpath."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with towpath
bow , glow , show , throw

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Variants

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towing path , towpath , towpaths

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'tow' meaning 'tow rope' or 'tow line' and 'path' meaning 'way' or 'road'. Towpaths were originally used for towing barges or boats.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first towpaths were made of compacted gravel or crushed stone?

2. Towpaths were originally used to tow barges loaded with coal and other heavy goods.

3. Many towpaths have been converted into recreational trails for walking, cycling, and other activities.

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Related Concepts

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1. canal: A man-made waterway for transporting goods and people. Towpaths are often found along canals.

2. barge: A large, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods. Towpaths were used to tow barges along canals.

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Culture

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Towpaths have been used for transportation, recreation, and relaxation for centuries. They have been featured in literature, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', and in art, such as in J.M.W. Turner's painting 'The Fighting Temeraire'.

How to Memorize "towpath"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a narrow path running alongside a calm, still body of water. Visualize people walking or cycling on the path.
   - Picture a horse pulling a barge along the towpath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'towpath' with the image of a peaceful waterway.
   - Think of the towpath as a path for walking or cycling alongside a canal or river.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TowPATH' to remember that it's a 'T'rail 'O'ver 'W'ater 'P'ath 'A'longside a 'T'ransport 'H'ighway.

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