cheliform

/tʃɛlɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the form of a claw, especially in reference to the shape or structure of something

“The cheliform limbs of the crab allowed it to grasp onto the rocky surface.”

Synonyms

  • claw-like
  • pincer-like

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • smooth