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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchere
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʃeːʁə
"Die Schere des Hummers ist extrem kräftig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid, such as a crab, lobster, or scorpion.
"The large crab defended itself aggressively by snapping its powerful chela at the intruder."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Modern Latin neo-Latin coinage, originating from the Greek 'khēlē' meaning a claw or hoof. It entered English scientific terminology in the 19th century as a precise anatomical term for the pincer-like claw of crustaceans and arachnids.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Chela"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Chela" is said worldwide
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chèle
Transliteration: shɛl
"Le crabe a utilisé sa chèle pour attraper sa proie."
Schere
Transliteration: ˈʃeːʁə
"Die Schere des Hummers ist extrem kräftig."
chela
Transliteration: ˈkɛla
"Il granchio ha stretto la sua preda con la chela."
quela
Transliteration: ˈkela
"El crustáceo levantó su quela para amenazar al depredador."
quela
Transliteration: ˈkɛlɐ
"A lagosta usou sua quela para se defender."
कैंची
Transliteration: kainchi
"केकड़े ने अपने पंजे का इस्तेमाल किया।"
螯
Transliteration: áo
"螃蟹挥舞着它的螯。"
집게발
Transliteration: jipgebal
"게가 집게발을 들어 올려 위협했다."
ハサミ
Transliteration: hasami
Script: 鋏
"カニが大きなハサミを振り上げた。"
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