Towpath (Noun)
Meaning
A path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The towpath along the old canal was lined with willow trees and offered a picturesque walking route for locals.
- The horses pulling the barges trudged wearily along the towpath, their heads bowed against the rain.
- Cyclists and walkers shared the towpath, careful not to get in the way of the horses and their handlers.
- In the 19th century, the towpath was a vital artery for commerce, with mules and horses towing cargo-laden boats up and down the waterway.
- After the canal was abandoned, the towpath was converted into a nature trail, attracting hikers and birdwatchers from across the region.