chela
3 synonyms for chela, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The claw of an animal such as a crab or spider, used for gripping.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Latin chele, which itself came from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).
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