collet – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
collet
n.
circle in which a jewel is set, small metal band or ring
Collet
A
collet is a holding device—specifically, a subtype of
chuck—that forms a around the object to be held and exerts a strong clamping force on the object when it is tightened, usually by means of a
tapered outer collar. It may be used to hold a workpiece or a tool.
collet
Noun
1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
(synonym) ferrule
(hypernym) cap
2. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe
(synonym) collet chuck
(hypernym) chuck
3. a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting
(hypernym) band
(part-holonym) mounting
collet
nm.
noose, snare; collet
Collet
An inferior church servant. [Obs.] See Acolyte.
(n.)
The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set.
(n.)
The flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust. of Brilliant.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A small collar or neckband.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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