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chela

UK/ˈt͡ʃeɪ.lə/ US/ˈkilə/ uncommon

noun

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a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

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From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

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