collet

C2 Topic:Tools, Machines & Construction

US /ˈkɑlɪt/ UK /ˈkɒlɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #92239

Meanings

1

noun
a slotted, tapered sleeve that closes around a tool or workpiece to hold it firmly in a machine

She tightened the router's collet around the new cutting bit.
2

noun
a metal collar or setting that holds a gemstone

The jeweler rotated the ring so that its diamond collet faced upward.
3

noun
a metal collar or ferrule fitted around an object to grip it or prevent splitting

A brass collet reinforced the end of the wooden shaft.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · a slotted, tapered sleeve... collet chuckclamping sleeve

2 noun · a metal collar or setting... gem settingbezel

3 noun · a metal collar or ferrule... ferrule collar

Word family

Derived forms colleted

Related forms chuckbezelsetting clamp

Etymology

From French collet, 'little collar,' a diminutive of col, 'neck,' ultimately from Latin collum. The collar image explains its jewelry, machining, and ferrule senses; it is unrelated to the personal name Nicholas.

Topics

Tools, Machines & Construction

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# collet

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2
**Part of speech:** noun
**IPA (US):** /ˈkɑlɪt/
**IPA (UK):** /ˈkɒlɪt/
**Frequency rank:** 92239

## Meanings
1. a slotted, tapered sleeve that closes around a tool or workpiece to hold it firmly in a machine
2. a metal collar or setting that holds a gemstone
3. a metal collar or ferrule fitted around an object to grip it or prevent splitting

## Examples
- She tightened the router's collet around the new cutting bit.
- The jeweler rotated the ring so that its diamond collet faced upward.
- A brass collet reinforced the end of the wooden shaft.

## Synonyms
- collet chuck
- clamping sleeve
- ferrule
- collar

## Derived Forms
- colleted

## Related Forms
- chuck
- bezel
- setting
- clamp

## Etymology
From French collet, 'little collar,' a diminutive of col, 'neck,' ultimately from Latin collum. The collar image explains its jewelry, machining, and ferrule senses; it is unrelated to the personal name Nicholas.

## Topics
- Tools, Machines & Construction

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