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- [kol-it]
- /ˈkɒl ɪt/
- /ˈkɔlɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kol-it]
- /ˈkɒl ɪt/
Definitions of collet word
- noun collet (in a jewellery setting) a band or coronet-shaped claw that holds an individual stone 3
- noun collet an externally tapered sleeve made in two or more segments and used to grip a shaft passed through its centre when the sleeve is compressed by being inserted in a tapered hole 3
- noun collet a small collar that supports the inner end of the hairspring 3
- verb collet to mount in a collet 3
- noun collet a metal band or ring, such as is used in a watch to hold the end of a balance spring 3
- noun collet a small metal band used in ring settings 3
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Origin of collet
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < French, equivalent to col neck (< Latin collum) + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Collet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
collet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
collet usage trend in Literature
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- what is a collet?
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- what is a router collet?
- how to make a collet?
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