chela

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать индуистского ученика свами, или хватательную структуру, такую как клешня или коготь, на конечности ракообразного или другого членистоногого.

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.

   Ученик

   • 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.

   Синонимыdisciplefollowerpupilstudent

2. Arthropod ClawC1formalscientific

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

   Клешня

   • 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.

   Синонимыclawnipperpincer