Meaning Of The Word Collet

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Collet Meaning

Collet Definition
Collet Definition

What's The Definition Of Collet?

collet in American English
a metal band or ring, such as is used in a watch to hold the end of a balance spring
to set in, or furnish with, a collet
noun: a collar or enclosing band
transitive verb: to set (a gem or other stone) in a collet

collet in British English
noun: (in a jewellery setting) a band or coronet-shaped claw that holds an individual stone
verb: to mount in a collet

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