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.
Etymology: F f. tabour TABOR