cheliped
pronunciation
How to pronounce cheliped in British English:
UK ['ki:lɪped]
How to pronounce cheliped in American English:
US ['kɪləˌped]
Word Origin
- cheliped (n.)
- 1859, Modern Latin, from chela "claw," from Greek khele "claw" (see chelicerae) + Latin pod-, stem of pes "foot," from PIE root *ped- (1) "a foot" (see foot (n.)).
Example
- 1. The lobster likely uses its exaggerated claw , or cheliped , to defend against other crustaceans .
- 2. The exaggerated claw , or cheliped , is likely used to defend itself in skirmishes with other crustaceans .