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tambour

/ˈtæm.bʊər/

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noun

/ˈtæm.bʊər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее раму из двух обручей, используемую для вышивания, или барабан.

A noun referring to a frame made of two hoops used for embroidering, or a drum.

  1. Embroidery frameC1formalart

    A frame consisting of two hoops, one fitting inside the other, used to hold fabric taut while embroidering.

    ruПяльцы для вышивания

    • She stretched the silk over the tambour before starting her needlework.
    • The intricate design was created using a tambour frame.
    • He carefully adjusted the fabric in the tambour to avoid wrinkles.

    Synonymsembroidery hoophoop

  2. B2formal

    A musical instrument that produces sound by being struck, typically a cylindrical drum.

    ruБарабан

    • The musician played a lively rhythm on the tambour.
    • The tambour was used in traditional folk ceremonies.
    • He learned to play the tambour as part of the percussion section.

    Synonymsdrum

Forms
  • tambours plural form
  • tambours' possessive plural form
  • tambour's possessive singular form