chela
Lobster's gripping appendage
Chela has two distinct meanings from different origins.
In zoology, a chela is the pincer-like claw found on crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters, used for grasping prey and defense.
In Hinduism and some spiritual traditions, a chela is a disciple or student who studies under a guru or spiritual teacher.
The lobster's chela snapped shut on the bait.
She became a chela of the renowned meditation master.
Grasping claw organ
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- crabPincer-bearing shellfish
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- crawfishSmall freshwater lobster relative
crayfish · carapace · exoskeleton · arthropod · decapod · shellfish · antenna · molting
pincer
Grasping claw organ
crawfish · crayfish · carapace · exoskeleton · arthropod · decapod · shellfish · antenna · molting · aquatic
pincer
Grasping claw organ
- nipperClaw or small child
- crab clawCrustacean's grasping limb
- lobster clawCrustacean grasping limb
gripper · appendage · prehensile · snapper · clasper · grasper · clamp · grip · clutch · seize
guru
Revered authority figure
- masterAuthority or controller
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- studentOne formally enrolled somewhere
apprentice · novice · learner · protégé · pupil · acolyte · follower · initiate · neophyte · ashram
chelahand
Grasping body part
fingers · opposable thumb · finger · digits · tentacle
chelaguru
Revered authority figure
master · spiritual master · teacher · adept · preceptor
chelalayperson
Non-specialist or unordained person
outsider · uninitiated · skeptic · worldling · non-believer