taboret

American  

[tab-er-it, tab-uh-ret, -rey] / ˈtæb ər ɪt, ˌtæb əˈrɛt, -ˈreɪ /

Or tabouret

noun

1. a low seat without back or arms, for one person; stool.

2. a frame for embroidery.

3. a small, usually portable stand, cabinet, or chest of drawers, as for holding work supplies.

4. a small tabor.

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taboret British  

/ ˈtæbərɪt /

noun

1. a low stool, originally in the shape of a drum

2. a frame, usually round, for stretching out cloth while it is being embroidered

3. Also called: taborin.   tabourin.  a small tabor

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Etymology

Origin of taboret

First recorded in 1650–60, taboret is from the French word tabouret literally, small drum. See tabor, -et

Example Sentences

Snatches of song and bits of whistling rose continuously from easel and taboret, all blending in a drowsy hum.

From In the Quarter by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

As I endeavored to pass the door, I inadvertently struck the edge of a little taboret standing in my way.

From The Mayor's Wife by Green, Anna Katharine

Drawing a small taboret to the side of Kirkwood's chair, he placed thereon a tray, deferentially imparting the information that "Missis 'Allam 'ad thought 'ow as Mister Kirkwood might care for a bit of supper."

From The Black Bag by Vance, Louis Joseph

Another method is to glue and clamp the pieces of the taboret together two by two, using blocks as shown in Fig.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

The term taboret originally meant a little tabor or drum, and was therefore used to designate a small stool, the seat of which consisted of a piece of stretched leather.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William