collet

English Thesaurus

1. a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	band,
definition	:	a restraint put around something to hold it together (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	mounting,
definition	:	framework used for support or display (noun.artifact)

2. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	chuck,
definition	:	a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill (noun.artifact)

3. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	cap,
definition	:	something serving as a cover or protection (noun.artifact)