Nautical Term: Tumble home

Definition of Tumble home

Referring to the inward curvature of a ship’s sides when viewed from the front. Perpendicular sides are termed wall-sided, while those that curve outward are described as flared.

For example, a shipbuilder might say, The new design features a noticeable tumblehome to enhance the ship’s stability in heavy seas.

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