tambour

tambour Definition

tam·bour (tam′bo̵or′)

noun

a drum
1. an embroidery frame of two closely fitting, concentric hoops that hold the cloth stretched between them
2. embroidery worked on such a frame
☆ a door, panel, etc., as in a cabinet, consisting of narrow, wooden slats glued to a flexible base, as canvas, that slides in grooves, as around curves

Etymology: ME < MFr < OFr tambor, a drum, prob. via Sp < Ar ṭunbūr (colloq. form ṭanbūr), stringed instrument < Pers tabīrah, drum

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to embroider on a tambour

tambour Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

door: Security is a strong point Tambour doors slide across and the entire system is locked with just one key and safety comes as standard.
work: This class was inspired by examples of tambour work from the RSN Collections.
lace: The town was famed for a type of cloth called Coggeshall Whites and later Coggeshall tambour lace.
cupboard: Tambour cupboards and oak workstations, for the reception.

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