Definition of Chela

1. Noun. A Hindu disciple of a swami.

Generic synonyms: Hindoo, Hindu

2. Noun. A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Exact synonyms: Claw, Nipper, Pincer
Group relationships: Crustacean
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Extremity, Member
Derivative terms: Claw, Nip

Definition of Chela

1. n. The pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida.

2. n. In India, a dependent person occupying a position between that of a servant or slave and a disciple; hence, a disciple or novice.

Definition of Chela

1. a pincerlike claw [n -LAE] / a pupil of a guru [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chela

cheirognostic
cheirokinesthesia
cheirokinesthetic
cheirology
cheiromegaly
cheiroplasty
cheiropodalgia
cheiropompholyx
cheirospasm
cheka
chekas
Chekhov
chekist
chekists
Chekov
chela (current term)
chelae
chelas
chelaship
chelaships
chelatable
chelate
chelate
chelated
chelates
chelate compound
chelating
chelating agents
chelation
chelation

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