tumblehome
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Navy originally wanted to replace Burkes with stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyers with electric propulsion, unusual tumblehome hull and angular shape to minimize radar signature.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
At dockside, this is a generously proportioned 52-footer with high topsides and a powerful tumblehome onto the deck.
From Time Magazine Archive
It features a high, flared bow, molded spray rails, and a graceful sheerline that sweeps down to a tumblehome transom.
From Time Magazine Archive
This shortened the overall length and added tumblehome to reduce the yacht's visual bulk back aft.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Devil 36' is a classic express with the exaggerated flare, broken sheer and slight tumblehome made so popular by the Carolina builders.
From Time Magazine Archive
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