tambour
/tæbuə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A drum: A musical instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands, sticks, or similar objects.
- An embroidery frame: A frame made of two concentric hoops (often wood or plastic) between which fabric is stretched taut to facilitate embroidery work.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Drum):
- The soldier beat the tambour to signal the advance.
- In some folk music, the tambour provides a steady rhythm.
- Noun (Embroidery Frame):
- She tightened the fabric on the tambour before beginning her needlework.
- A tambour is essential for creating detailed, even stitches in embroidery.
Advanced Usage
- "tambour work": A specific style of embroidery, often chain stitch, created using a tambour frame and a special hook.
- The intricate design on the gown was done in tambour work.
- "tambour lace": Lace made using a tambour frame and technique.
- The delicate collar was made of fine tambour lace.
Variants and Related Words
- Tambourine (n): A percussion instrument consisting of a small, shallow drum with metal jingles attached to the frame, played by shaking or striking with the hand.
- The dancer shook the tambourine to the music.
- Tambourer (n): A person who embroiders using a tambour frame or hook.
- She was a skilled tambourer, known for her floral patterns.
Synonyms
- Drum: Timbrel, membranophone.
- Embroidery frame: Hoop, stretching frame.
Related Phrases
- To tambour (verb, rare/archaic): To embroider using a tambour frame and hook.
- She learned to tambour intricate patterns from her grandmother.
Noun
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a drum
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a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
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