Chariot (Noun)
Meaning 1
A light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The chariot thundered across the battlefield, its horses' hooves pounding the ground as it charged towards the enemy lines.
- In ancient Greece, chariots were used in Olympic competitions, with skilled charioteers racing for gold and glory.
- The Egyptian pharaoh rode into battle in a gleaming chariot, its golden decorations glinting in the sunlight as he led his troops to victory.
- Roman legions often employed chariots as transportation and reconnaissance vehicles, their speed and maneuverability making them ideal for scouting out enemy positions.
- The charioteer expertly guided his chariot around the sharp turn, his horses' muscles straining as they maintained their speed and control.