Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun collet

3 senses of collet

Sense 1
ferrule, collet -- (a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting)
       => cap -- (something serving as a cover or protection)

Sense 2
collet, collet chuck -- (a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe)
       => chuck -- (a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill)

Sense 3
collet -- (a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting)
       => band -- (a restraint put around something to hold it together)