Enclosing Rim For A Jewel Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting • a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe • a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
	33%	9		Having the function of enclosing or enclosing in a capsule
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	33%	11		Process of enclosing or enclosing in a capsule
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New York Times05 Mar 1995	Across 72
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