Definition of "chela" []

• A pincerlike claw of a crustacean or arachnid, such as a lobster, crab, or scorpion. (noun)

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• "The term chela, commonly used for a Hindu disciple who leaves household life to live and study with"
• "They are usually accompanied by a youthful disciple, called a "chela," a boy of from 10 to 15 years of age, who will become a fakir himself unless something occurs to change his career."
• "Una cheve is una chela, una fría, una Corona (this can be any brand of beer), una birria, una caguama (if it's a really big bottle)."