transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtæmbuə ]
n. & v. --n. 1 a drum. 2 a a circular frame for holding fabric taut while it is being embroidered. b material embroidered in this way. 3 Archit. each of a sequence of cylindrical stones forming the shaft of a column. 4 Archit. the circular part of various structures. 5 Archit. a lobby with a ceiling and folding doors in a church porch etc. to obviate draughts. 6 a sloping buttress or projection in a fives-court etc. --v.tr. (also absol.) decorate or embroider on a tambour. [F f. tabour TABOR]