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timbrel Meaning & Definition

/ˈtɪmbɹəl/

What Does Timbrel Mean?

Timbrel is a noun that means An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine. As a verb, it means To play the timbrel.

Timbrel: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈtɪmbɹəl/
Pluraltimbrels
Verb formstimbrels, and past participle

Timbrel Definition (Noun)

  1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

Timbrel as a Verb

  1. To play the timbrel.
  2. To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.

Synonyms of Timbrel

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Word Forms & Grammar

timbrel (plural timbrels)

timbrel (third-person singular simple present timbrels, present participle (US) timbreling or (UK) timbrelling, simple past and past participle (US) timbreled or (UK) timbrelled)

Words That Rhyme With Timbrel

Origin of Timbrel

Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.

Quick Answers About Timbrel

Is timbrel a noun or a verb?

Timbrel is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of timbrel?

The plural of timbrel is timbrels.

What is the past tense of timbrel?

The past tense of timbrel is and past participle.

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