COLLET
/ˈkɒlɪt/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
Meaning of COLLET
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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.
"That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits."
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In jewelry, the rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set. Compare bezel.
"There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring."
- A lower servant in a church.
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About the word COLLET
Is "COLLET" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "COLLET" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "COLLET" worth?
In Scrabble, "COLLET" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "COLLET" mean?
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.
Does "COLLET" have any anagrams?
No, "COLLET" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.