Associations to the word «Collet»

Wiktionary

COLLET, noun. A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, usually of a hard material, especially a metal.
COLLET, noun. In particular, the rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set. Compare bezel.
COLLET, noun. Horticulture: the transition zone on a plant between the root and the hypocotyl.
COLLET, noun. Alternative form of colet
COLLET, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.

Dictionary definition

COLLET, noun. A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting.
COLLET, noun. A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe.
COLLET, noun. A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting.

Wise words

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King, Jr.