COLLETS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of COLLETS
A lower servant in a church.
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."
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."
In an embryonic plant, the transition zone between the root and the hypocotyl (not clearly distinguishable in most plants.)
"Collar rot forms in the collet between the stem and the root."
Examples of COLLETS in a Sentence
- "That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits."
- "There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring."
- "Collar rot forms in the collet between the stem and the root."
Word Details
Is COLLETS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COLLETS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COLLETS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for COLLETS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | l | l | e | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COLLETS
100 words from the letters in COLLETS
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How to Use COLLETS in Word Games
COLLETS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since COLLETS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COLLETS to find 100 additional valid words.