tambour

/ˌtæmˈbʊər/
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Other forms: tambours

Definitions of tambour
  1. noun
    a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
    synonyms: embroidery frame, embroidery hoop
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    type of:
    framework
    a structure supporting or containing something
  2. noun
    a drum
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    type of:
    drum, membranophone, tympan
    a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
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