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Definition of 'Collet'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) collet
a collar or enclosing band.

2. collet
the enclosing rim within which a gemstone is set.

3. collet
a slotted cylindrical clamp inserted into the tapered interior of a sleeve or chuck on a lathe to hold a cylindrical piece of work.

Etymology: (1520–30; < F col neck (< L collum))

Definition of 'Collet'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) ferrule, collet
a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting

2. (noun) collet, collet chuck
a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe

3. (noun) collet
a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting

Definition of 'Collet'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Collet
a small collar or neckband

2. (noun) Collet
a small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an arbor; as, the collet on the balance arbor of a watch; a small socket on a stem, for holding a drill

3. (noun) Collet
the part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set

4. (noun) Collet
the flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust. of Brilliant

5. Collet
an inferior church servant. [Obs.] See Acolyte

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