Definition of collet - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
machiningTECH. fasten a tool by clamping it inside a round metal sleeveTECH.
- You must collet the cutter securely before starting the milling job.
Noun
1.
jewelryTECH. rim holding a jewel in placeTECH.
- The diamond was set in a gold collet.
2.
technologyTECH. device gripping tools or workpiecesTECH.
- The collet held the drill bit securely.
3.
horologyDated small collar supporting a hairspringDated
- The watchmaker adjusted the collet carefully.
Images of collet
rim holding a jewel in place 
device gripping tools or workpieces 
small collar supporting a hairspring
Origin of collet
Old French, collet (neckband)
Examples of collet in a sentence
The machinist colleted the piece before starting the process. The jeweler crafted a silver collet for the ruby. Each gemstone was secured by a delicate collet. The machinist adjusted the collet for a better grip. A collet is essential for precision in machining. The collet was too tight for the new spring.
A damaged collet can affect the watch's accuracy.
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- French:fixer avec une pince, sertissure, ...
- German:einspannen, Fassung, ...
- Italian:fissare, castone, ...
- Spanish:sujetar, bisel, ...
- Portuguese:fixar com pinça, engaste, ...
- Chinese:夹紧, 托座, ...
- Japanese:コレットで固定する, 縁, ...
- Arabic:ثَبَّتَ, تاج, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַבְטֵחַ, קוֹלֶט, ...
- Russian:закреплять, оправа, ...
- Ukrainian:закріплювати, обідок, ...
- Hindi:सुरक्षित करना, कोलेट, ...
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