Used for the act of working tambour embroidery.
Definizioni
To embroider fabric stretched in a frame using a hook, producing a chain-stitch effect. She spent the afternoon tambouring delicate floral patterns onto the veil.
Attributive use in furniture design (e.g., tambour door).
Definizioni
Relating to or featuring a sliding slatted shutter on a piece of furniture. The cabinet has a tambour door that glides smoothly into the frame.