# chela

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkilə/ · frequency rank #96,854

## Definitions
1. A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.

## Etymology
From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chela