tumble home

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tumble home [′təm·bəl ¦hōm]

(architecture)

An inclination inward from the greatest breadth of a structure. Also known as tumble in.

(naval architecture)

The curve of a boat or ship's upper side toward the centerline, causing the sides to be convex.

tumble home, tumble in

An inclination inward from the greatest breadth of a structure.

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