Collet

Quick meaning: Collet is a noun meaning (jewelry) The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.

Meaning

(jewelry) The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.

More Meanings

1. (horticulture) In an embryonic plant, the transition zone between the root and the hypocotyl (not clearly distinguishable in most plants.)
2. A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.
3. Alternative form of colet (“lower servant in a church”).

Example Sentences

That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits.

Collar rot forms in the collet between the stem and the root.

There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring.

Word Forms

• collets

Synonyms for collet

Depending on context, synonyms include bezel, ferrule.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ferrule, crown, snare, collar, clamp, caplin.

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