1. plural of tambour: small drums, especially those used in orchestras or military bands
Usage: musical instruments
2. plural of tambour: circular embroidery frames consisting of two hoops
Usage: needlework; crafts
3. plural of tambour: flexible doors or shutters made of narrow wooden slats
Usage: architecture; furniture

Examples

• The orchestra’s tambours provided a steady rhythm throughout the piece.
• She stretched the fabric tightly across several tambours for her embroidery project.
• The antique desk featured tambours that rolled smoothly to conceal the compartments.
• Military drummers carried their tambours in the parade.
• The craft store sold tambours in various sizes for different needlework projects.
• The cabinet’s tambours were made of beautiful cherry wood slats.