(ˈtɪmbəl) n (Instruments) a variant spelling of timbal
tim•bal
(ˈtɪm bəl)
n. 1. kettledrum. 2. Also, tymbal. a vibrating membrane in certain insects, as the cicada.[1670–80; < French, Middle French timbale, alter. (by association with cymbale cymbal) of tamballe, itself alter. (by association with tambour drum, tambour) of Sp atabal < Arabic al ṭabl]