an embroidery frame of two closely fitting, concentric hoops that hold the cloth stretched between them
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
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to embroider on a tambour
See tambour in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tămˈbo͝orˌ, tăm-bo͝orˈ)
noun
A drum or drummer.
a. A small wooden embroidery frame consisting of two concentric hoops between which fabric is stretched.
b. Embroidery made on such a frame.
A rolling front or top for a desk or table, consisting of narrow strips of wood glued to canvas.