Collet Definition

kŏlĭt
noun
A metal band or ring, such as is used in a watch to hold the end of a balance spring.
Webster's New World
A chuck with a conical or tapered end, for gripping circular pieces to be turned on a lathe.
Webster's New World
A small metal band used in ring settings.
Webster's New World

Alternative form of colet.

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Synonyms:
verb
To set in, or furnish with, a collet.
Webster's New World
pronoun

A patronymic surname​.

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Origin of Collet

  • French diminutive of col collar from Latin collum neck kwel-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From a medieval diminutive of Coll, from the given name Nicholas.

    From Wiktionary

  • From French.

    From Wiktionary

Collet Sentence Examples

  • A quick-action lever-operated collet closer was fitted - the maximum collet through capacity being 0.5 " .

  • As an alternative Cataract offered a " Beach Drill " 1/8 " capacity chuck mounted on a solid draw-in collet.

  • High engine revs are allowed by a special valve retainer collet system used to secure the steel intake and exhuast valves.

  • For example, this collet can hold an imperial cutter with a shank diameter of ¼ inch, ie 6.35mm.

  • Apply to neck and décolleté using downward strokes.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOL

Words Ending With

TETLET

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Words Starting With C and Ending With T

Starts With C & Ends With TStarts With CO & Ends With TStarts With C & Ends With ET

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With C6 Letter Words Ending With T