Chela
Translation of "chela" into Russian
Definitions
chela
NounUK
/ˈkiːlə/
US
/ˈkiːlə/
A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid, such as a crab, lobster, or scorpion.
The crab used its chela to defend itself from predators.
A disciple or devoted follower, especially in a Hindu religious context; a student under a spiritual teacher (guru).
The guru instructed his young chela in the practices of meditation.
Idioms and phrases
chela structure
Scientists analyzed the chela structure of various crustaceans.
строение клешни
Учёные анализировали строение клешни различных ракообразных.
chela tip
He observed the sharp chela tip under the microscope.
кончик клешни
Он наблюдал острый кончик клешни под микроскопом.
crab chela
The crab chela was used to defend against predators.
клешня краба
Крабья клешня использовалась для защиты от хищников.
large chela
The lobster had a particularly large chela.
большая клешня
У лобстера была особенно большая клешня.
pair of chelae
Most crabs have a pair of chelae.
пара клешней
У большинства крабов есть пара клешней.