COLLET
\kˈɒlɪt], \kˈɒlɪt], \k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_t]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An inferior church servant. [Obs.] See Acolyte.
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A small collar or neckband.
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A small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an arbor; as, the collet on the balance arbor of a watch; a small socket on a stem, for holding a drill.
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The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set.
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The flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust. of Brilliant.
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By Daniel Lyons
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