chela

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a Hindu disciple of a swami, or to a grasping structure, such as a pincer or claw, on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropod.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein hinduistischer Schüler eines Swami oder eine Greifstruktur wie eine Schere oder Klaue an den Gliedmaßen von Krebstieren oder anderen Arthropoden.

1. Hindu Disciple C1 formal

   A follower or student of a spiritual teacher, especially a swami, in Hindu tradition.

   • The chela devoted his life to the teachings of his guru.
   • In the ashram, each chela learns meditation and scripture.
   • The swami accepted the young man as his chela.

   🇩🇪Schüler

   Synonyme: disciplefollowerpupilstudent

2. Arthropod Claw C1 formal scientific

   A pincer-like grasping structure found on the limbs of crustaceans and some other arthropods, used for capturing prey or defense.

   • The crab used its chela to crack open a shell.
   • A lobster's chela can deliver a powerful pinch.
   • The scorpion's chela is adapted for grasping insects.

   🇩🇪Krebsschere

   Synonyme: clawnipperpincer

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