The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.
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.
In an embryonic plant, the transition zone between the root and the hypocotyl (not clearly distinguishable in most plants.)
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.
A very thin sheet of metal.
A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip
Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.
A stylized flower or leaf.
Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
The track of an animal.
To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
To blunt; to dull; to spoil.
To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
To cover or wrap with foil.