tumblehome
Britishnoun
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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
While the hull has the flared bow, the fine entry and the aft tumblehome we are familiar with, the superstructure follows more closely to the compound curves of modern design.
From Time Magazine Archive
But even with that gorgeous tumblehome aft, fishing is what this brand was meant to do.
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
In truth, Vendetta is a beautiful yacht; the tumblehome alone is enough to set her apart from anything else on the water.
From Time Magazine Archive
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