collet
col·let
noun \ˈkä-lət\Definition of COLLET
: a metal band, collar, ferrule, or flange: as a : a casing or socket for holding a tool (as a drill bit) b : a circle or flange in which a gem is set
Origin of COLLET
Middle French, diminutive of col collar, from Latin collum neck — more at collar
First Known Use: 1528
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