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collet

/ˈkɒlɪt/ /ˈkɑlɪt/

Meanings
noun
A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.

Examples :

"That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits."
technical machine part

Related Words

Illustration diligently

diligently adverb

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

"The student diligently studied for the exam, carefully reviewing all the notes. "

Illustration workpiece

workpiece noun

/ˈwɜːrkpiːs/

(machining, woodworking, etc.) The raw material or partially finished piece that is shaped by performing various operations.

"The carpenter carefully measured the workpiece before cutting it into a table leg. "

Illustration embryonic

embryonic adjective

/ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/

Of or relating to an embryo.

"The scientist studied the embryonic development of the frog. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration distinguishable

distinguishable adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/

Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

"Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration preparing

preparing verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

Illustration thereafter

thereafter adverb

/ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tɚ/

After that, from then on; thenceforth.

"He left; thereafter we never met again."

Illustration transition

transition noun

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

"The transition from elementary school to middle school was difficult for many students. "

Illustration invisible

invisible noun

/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/

An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being.

"Some people believe in an invisible, as the Supreme Being. "

Illustration hypocotyl

hypocotyl noun

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑtɪl/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑtɪl/

In plants with seeds, that portion of the embryo or seedling between the root and cotyledons.

"The young bean plant's hypocotyl arched upwards, pulling the cotyledons out of the soil and into the sunlight. "