Definition of tumblehome in English:
tumblehome
nounˈtʌmb(ə)lhəʊmˈtəmbəlˌhōm
mass nounThe inward slope of the upper part of a boat's sides.
mass noun I prefer plenty of tumblehome, too, for strength
count noun many Chinese craft have a considerable tumblehome
Example sentencesExamples
- The tumblehome bow of the traditional Cape Cod Catboat was replaced by a plumb bow.
- With fine entries and tumblehome sterns, the boat may look like a canoe when viewed from a distance, but any similarities end there.