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| col·let [ kóllət ] (plural col·lets) |
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1. cone-shaped mechanical piece: a slotted cone-shaped piece that encloses and grips a rod or shaft when inserted into the sleeve of a lathe or other machine
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2. setting for gemstone: a band or claw that holds a gemstone
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3. band attached to spring in watch: a ring that holds the hairspring in a watch
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| [15th century. < French, "little collar" < col "collar" < Latin collum "neck"] |
