char·i·ot
ˈcher-ē-ət 
ˈcha-rē-
1
: a light four-wheeled pleasure or state carriage
2
: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races
charioted; charioting; chariots
: to drive or ride in or as if in a chariot
: to carry in or as if in a chariot
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Going to celebrate the Passover, Jesus chose to enter the city on the back of a colt, in stark contrast to the warhorses and chariots of Roman armies.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Now evidence of trip is found One of the artifacts was a terret ring, which would have been used on Celtic chariots to help guide the horse reins, the organization said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Konark Sun Temple, Puri One of the 24 chariot wheels of the rock cut Konark Sun Temple.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Going to celebrate the Passover, Jesus chose to enter the city on the back of a colt, in stark contrast to the warhorses and chariots of Roman armies.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Now evidence of trip is found One of the artifacts was a terret ring, which would have been used on Celtic chariots to help guide the horse reins, the organization said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Chariot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chariot. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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