COLLET

/ˈkɒlɪt/ Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 11

Scrabble letter values: C3O1L1L1E1T1 = 8

Definition

  1. noun a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting. — synonyms: ferrule
  2. noun a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe. — synonyms: collet_chuck
  3. noun a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting.

Examples

  • “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.”

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