Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Middle French collet. Doublet of collar.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bezelferrule
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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