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tumblehome

British  
/ ˈtʌmbəlˌhəʊm /

noun

  1. the inward curvature of the upper parts of the sides of a vessel at or near the stern

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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

But even with that gorgeous tumblehome aft, fishing is what this brand was meant to do.

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

Her reverse transom has a touch of tumblehome and melds cleanly into her teak-covered swim platform.

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