chela

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : il peut désigner un disciple hindou d'un gourou ou swami, ou une structure préhensile telle qu'une pince ou une griffe à l'extrémité d'un membre d'un crustacé ou d'un autre arthropode.

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.

1. Hindu DiscipleC1formal

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

   Disciple hindou

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisciplefollowerpupilstudent

2. Arthropod ClawC1formalscientific

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

   Pince d'arthropode

   • 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.

   Synonymesclawnipperpincer