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chariot
[ char-ee-uht ]
noun
- a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc.
- a light, four-wheeled pleasure carriage.
- any stately carriage.
- Facetious. an automobile.
verb (used with object)
- to convey in a chariot.
verb (used without object)
- to ride in or drive a chariot.
chariot
/ ˈʃæɪə /
noun
- a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc, in war, races, and processions
- a light four-wheeled horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
- poetic.any stately vehicle
Other 51Թ Forms
- i·dz· adjective
- ܲ·i·dz verb (used with object)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chariot1
Example Sentences
Iron Age experts now have evidence that people 2,000 years ago had four wheel wagons as well as two wheel chariots.
Thrace’s tribes were wealthy and sophisticated, cited in “The Iliad” as allies of the Trojans who arrived in gilded chariots.
Another group had its leaders on chariots escorted to their campsite in a large procession with music bands, dancers, horses and camels.
Another group had its leaders on chariots escorted to their campsite in a large procession with a music band, dancers, horses and camels.
Other finds have been made at the site including World War Two artefacts and an Iron Age wooden axle from a chariot or cart.
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