collet
/ˈkɒlɪt/noun
1- a ring or lining that holds something, in particular抓握东西的环形物(或环衬), 尤指:
1.1
- a segmented band or sleeve put round a shaft or spindle and tightened so as to grip it有缝套爪。
1.2
- a small collar in a clock to which the inner end of a balance spring is attached(时钟内)钩住发条的金属箍环。
1.3
- a flange or socket for setting a gem in jewellery(珠宝上)镶嵌宝石的底座。
词源
late Middle English (denoting a piece of armour to protect the neck): from Old French, diminutive of col 'neck', from Latin collum.