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
Naval architect Greg Marshall designed the hull to be both handsome and capable in all sea conditions, with a traditional flared bow and tumblehome aft.
From Time Magazine Archive
At dockside, this is a generously proportioned 52-footer with high topsides and a powerful tumblehome onto the deck.
From Time Magazine Archive
Based on the hull of the popular 41 Convertible, the 41 Open from Luhrs has the same Carolina-style flared bow and classy tumblehome at the transom.
From Time Magazine Archive
Northcoast also builds the Fino, a 30-foot luxury runabout with classic lines and a tumblehome stern; she�ll fit right in at Cannes or Portofino.
From Time Magazine Archive
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