tamboured
/ˈtæmbʊrd/
verb
- Past tense of tambour: embroidered using a tambour frame, or played a tambour drum.
- He tamboured a steady beat as the dancers moved across the stage.
- She tamboured a delicate floral pattern on the tablecloth.
- The artisan tamboured the fabric with golden thread for hours.
adjective
- Embroidered or decorated using a tambour frame.
- The museum displayed a tamboured tapestry from the 18th century.
- The tamboured cushion cover was a family heirloom.
- She wore a dress with tamboured sleeves that shimmered in the light.
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