Definitions for: Collet

[n] a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting
[n] a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe
[n] a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting

Webster (1913) Definition: Col"let, n. [F. collet, dim. fr. L. collum neck. See
Collar.]
1. A small collar or neckband. --Foxe.

2. (Mech.) A small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an
arbor; as, the collet on the balance arbor of a watch; a
small socket on a stem, for holding a drill.

3. (Jewelry)
(a) The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the
stone is set.
(b) The flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust.
of Brilliant.

How full the collet with his jewel is! --Cowley.

Synonyms: collet chuck, ferrule

See Also: band, cap, chuck, mounting

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