1. (noun)chela a Hindu disciple of a swami Synonyms: pincer, nipper, claw
2. (noun)claw, chela, nipper, pincer a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods Synonyms: pair of tweezers, kid, nestling, tiddler, fry, claw, nipper, hook, pair of pincers, pincer, shaver, tyke, minor, tike, small fry, tweezer, youngster, chela, child