Collet definition

Collet

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noun

(1) A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting

(2) A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe

(3) A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting

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Noun

A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, usually of a hard material, especially a metal.

That collet can handle upto 3/8-inch bits.

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

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