COLLET

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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)

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)