noun
- plural of collet: a metal band or ring used to hold something in place, especially in machinery or jewelry
Usage: technical; machinery
Examples
- The machinist replaced the worn collets in the lathe.
- These collets will secure the drill bits properly.
- The jeweler used small collets to hold the gemstones.
- Make sure the collets are tightened before starting the machine.
- The router comes with several different sized collets.