collet
(noun)
noun
1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
Similar word(s): ferrule
Definition categories: man–made, cap
2. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe
Definition categories: man–made, chuck
3. a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
Definition categories: man–made, band
Sentences with collet as a noun:
- That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits.
- There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring.
- Collar rot forms in the collet between the stem and the root.