collet

IPA: kˈɑɫɪt

A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.
(jewelry) The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.
(horticulture) In an embryonic plant, the transition zone between the root and the hypocotyl (not clearly distinguishable in most plants.)
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Alternative form of colet (“lower servant in a church”). [(obsolete) A lower servant in a church.]

Examples of "collet" in Sentences

The work is usually held in a collet.
The collet tip is asymmetrically tapered.
Improved accuracy is obtained by use of collet.
A collet is also mounted in the support housing.
The collet is surrounded by a compression collar.
The collet is made of a resilient plastic material.
You are claiming that the Collet book is not correct.
The collet is expanded by the wedging action of the two sets of tapers.
A collet for winding strand material, such as glass strands, is disclosed.
A novel wrench is provided for securing a bur in the collet of the handpiece.
What is the best effect for me, combining steep importance but d'collet 'cost?
You cut the extensions at their insertion end to your desired length, and then they slide into place and tighten via the compression collet.
Parliament they wear only a cloak, which, in my opinion, has a very vulgar appearance; and the more so, as they wear the 'collet' without a cravat.
For Bolt actions I principally use collet dies and brass fired in my rifles for relaoding or new brass for the hard to find 348 Win, 358 Win, and 7WSM.
When they go to the Parliament they wear only a cloak, which, in my opinion, has a very vulgar appearance; and the more so, as they wear the 'collet' without a cravat.