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English > 2 senses of the word chela:
NOUNperson chelaa Hindu disciple of a swami
animalchela, claw, nipper, pincera grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
English > chela: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA Hindu disciple of a swami.
BroaderHindu, HindooA person who adheres to Hinduism
English > chela: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Synonymsclaw, nipper, pincer
Part ofcrustaceanAny mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
Broaderextremity, appendage, memberAn external body part that projects from the body
Adjectiveschelatehaving or resembling chelae or claws
cheliferoushaving chelae