chela/ˈkilə/EtymologyFrom Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).chela means A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.nounA pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.“It happeneth often, I confess, that a lobster hath the chely or great claw of one side longer than the other […]”A pupil or disciple, especially in Hinduism.“Nay, I had a disciple with me. He that was my friend at the Temple of the Tirthankers gave me a chela for this journey.”