
Cheliped
UK
/ˈkɛlɪpɛd/
US
/ˈkɛləˌpɛd/

Translation of "cheliped" into Russian
Definitions
cheliped
NounUK
/ˈkɛlɪpɛd/
US
/ˈkɛləˌpɛd/
A limb of a crustacean that bears a chela or pincer, typically used for grasping or defense.
The crab used its cheliped to defend itself from predators.
cheliped
AdjectiveUK
/ˈkɛlɪpɛd/
US
/ˈkɛləˌpɛd/
Relating to a cheliped or to the claw-bearing limb of a crustacean.
Cheliped length was measured to assess the crab’s growth.