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COLLET
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("collet" is a kind of...):
band (a restraint put around something to hold it together)
Holonyms ("collet" is a part of...):
mounting (framework used for support or display)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe
Synonyms:
collet; collet chuck
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("collet" is a kind of...):
chuck (a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
Synonyms:
collet; ferrule
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("collet" is a kind of...):
cap (something serving as a cover or protection)
