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Chela
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What's The Definition Of Chela?
[n] a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
[n] a Hindu disciple of a swami Synonyms | Synonyms for Chela: claw | nipper | pincer Related Terms | Find terms related to Chela: See Also | appendage | crustacean | extremity | Hindoo | Hindu | member Chela In Webster's Dictionary \Che"la\, n.; pl. {Chel[ae]}. [NL., fr. Gr. chhlh` claw.]
(Zo["o]l.)
The pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida.
\Che"la\, n. [Hind. ch[=e]la, orig., slave, fr. Skr. c[=e][.t]a, c[=e][.t]aka, slave, servant.] In India, a dependent person occupying a position between that of a servant or slave and a disciple; hence, a disciple or novice. -- {Che"la*ship}, n. |
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