Meaning
claw, pincer
- the pincer-like organ or claw of a crab, lobster, or scorpion
In a sentence
Il granchio agitava minaccioso la sua chela destra.
The crab menacingly waved its right pincer.
Non toccare quell'aragosta: ha una chela molto potente.
Don't touch that lobster: it has a very powerful claw.
Come riescono i crostacei a rigenerare una chela perduta?
How do crustaceans manage to regenerate a lost pincer?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chela | feminine · singular |
| chele | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Specifically used for arthropods (crabs, lobsters, scorpions); birds and mammals have 'artigli' (claws).