cheliform

[kee-luh-fawrm, kel-uh-]

adjective

shaped like a chela.

Origin of cheliform

First recorded in 1790–1800; cheli- + -form

Related formssub·che·li·form, adjective

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Examples from the Web for cheliform

Historical Examples of cheliform

Galathea strigosa is peculiar for the spinous character of the carapace and cheliform legs.
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3
Various
Palpi four: anterior pair pediform, cheliform, or unguiculate; posterior pediform.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)
William Kirby

British Dictionary definitions for cheliform

cheliform

adjective

shaped like a chela; pincer-like

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