Chaton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chaton is a noun meaning Collet, bezel (around a jewel, on a ring).
Meaning
Collet, bezel (around a jewel, on a ring).
More Meanings
- (watches) chaton (movement component: a circular piece of metal inserted in a round hole, in which a ruby is inserted. The ruby is used as bearing for the pin (or pivot) of a shaft of a wheel)
Example Sentences
Another ring, from the same locality, with a cross of simpler form engraved on the chaton was found attached to a chain.
Word Forms
- chatons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cullet, collar, rocaille, culasse, collarette, circlet.
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