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 small ring.
Any of various butterflies with small rings on the wings, in the tribe Satyrini of the family Nymphalidae, such as Aphantopus hyperantus.
A lock, tress.
To surround or encircle like a ringlet.
To form into ringlets.