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Draw way to canal side (7)

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I believe the answer is:

towpath

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'canal side' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'draw way' is the wordplay.
'draw' becomes 'tow' (both can mean to pull along).
'way' becomes 'path' (synonyms).
'tow'+'path'='TOWPATH'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for towpath that I've seen before include "that runs along bank" , "Canal-side walkway" , "Riverside walk" , "Track beside a canal" , "canal feature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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