col·let (k l  t)n. 1. A cone-shaped sleeve used for holding circular or rodlike pieces in a lathe or other machine. 2. A metal collar used in watchmaking to join one end of a balance spring to the balance staff. 3. A circular flange or rim, as in a ring, into which a gem is set. [French, diminutive of col, collar, from Latin collum, neck; see kwel-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
collet [ˈkɒlɪt]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) (in a jewellery setting) a band or coronet-shaped claw that holds an individual stone
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) Mechanical engineering an externally tapered sleeve made in two or more segments and used to grip a shaft passed through its centre when the sleeve is compressed by being inserted in a tapered hole
3. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) Horology a small collar that supports the inner end of the hairspring
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) (tr) Jewellery to mount in a collet
[from Old French: a little collar, from col neckband, neck, from Latin collum neck]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | collet - a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting cap - something serving as a cover or protection |
| 2. |  collet - a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathechuck - a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill | |
| 3. | collet - a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting band - a restraint put around something to hold it together mounting - framework used for support or display |
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