chela

che·la  (kl)

n. pl. che·lae (-l)

A pincerlike claw of a crustacean or arachnid, such as a lobster, crab, or scorpion.

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[New Latin chla, from Greek khl, claw.]

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chela¹

n pl lae [-liː]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a large pincer-like claw of such arthropods as the crab and scorpion

[New Latin, from Greek khēlē claw]

cheliferous  [kɪˈlɪfərəs] adj

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chela²

n

(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) Hinduism a disciple of a religious teacher

[from Hindi celā, from Sanskrit ceta servant, slave]

chelaship  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chela - a Hindu disciple of a swami Hindoo, Hindu - a person who adheres to Hinduism
	2.	chela - a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods nipper, pincer, claw crustacean - any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton appendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"