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tambours

The correct spelling is tambours.

How to pronounce tambours

noun

Say it like: Tam-bow-rs

The correct spelling is tambours. A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membr… For example: "Replace the drum unit of your printer."

Usage Examples

Replace the drum unit of your printer.

The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.
  2. 2.Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
  3. 3.A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
  4. 4.The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.
  5. 5.Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.

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