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tumblehome

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌmb(ə)lhəʊm/

Definition of tumblehome

noun

[mass noun]
  • the 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

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