collet

1. n. A small collar or neckband. Source: opted

2. n. 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. Source: opted

3. n. The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set. Source: opted

4. n. The flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust. of Brilliant. Source: opted

5. n. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting Source: wordnet

6. n. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe Source: wordnet

7. n. a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting Source: wordnet

8. 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. Source: adambom

9. n:100 n. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe n. a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting Source: ecdict

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