chariot
IPA: tʃˈɛriʌt
noun
- A two-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.
- A light (four-wheeled) carriage used for ceremonial or pleasure purposes.
- (xiangqi) The rook piece.
verb
- (transitive, rare, poetic) To convey by, or as if by, chariot.
- (intransitive) To ride in a chariot.
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Examples of "chariot" in Sentences
- The king rode into battle on his golden chariot, leading his troops to victory
- The young princess waved from her embellished chariot as it made its way through the cheering crowd
- The chariot races at the Roman Colosseum were always a thrilling spectacle for the spectators
- In ancient Egypt, the pharaohs were often buried with their chariots to accompany them into the afterlife
- The merchant loaded his goods onto the back of his chariot before setting off for the bustling market
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