tumblehome
n.— «The Tercel’s severe “tumblehome”—the deep curvature of the roof merging into the sides of the car—brings the corners of the cabin threateningly close to your ears.» —“Toyota Tercel goes aero for the ’90s” by Jim Kenzie Toronto Star (Canada) Oct. 6, 1990. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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