Chariot
noun
A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times for racing and warfare.
The warriors in the ancient period used to fight with swords and chariots.
Often appears as...
- war chariot
- racing chariot
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In modern terms, a chariot is a ceremonial vehicle, usually for a person of high importance.
The president rode through the city in his chariot.
Often appears as...
- ride a chariot
- presidential chariot
metaphor
In religion and literature, a chariot sometimes carries symbolic importance, often representing a divine journey.
In the Bible, Elijah was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Often appears as...
- chariot of fire
- chariot of the gods
Usage tips
Literary, Religious
noun
A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times for racing and warfare.
The warriors in the ancient period used to fight with swords and chariots.
Often appears as...
- war chariot
- racing chariot
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In modern terms, a chariot is a ceremonial vehicle, usually for a person of high importance.
The president rode through the city in his chariot.
Often appears as...
- ride a chariot
- presidential chariot
metaphor
In religion and literature, a chariot sometimes carries symbolic importance, often representing a divine journey.
In the Bible, Elijah was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Often appears as...
- chariot of fire
- chariot of the gods
Usage tips
Literary, Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Remember 'chariot' is mostly used for ancient contexts, not modern vehicles.
The ruins depicted battles with chariots, not cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Travel
'Chariot' is not a regular means of transport today, rather it's historical.
Ancient Romans traveled quickly in chariots.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'chariot' as primitive, with spoke-wheels and horses.
He imagined warriors charging on chariots.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Remember 'chariot' is mostly used for ancient contexts, not modern vehicles.
The ruins depicted battles with chariots, not cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Travel
'Chariot' is not a regular means of transport today, rather it's historical.
Ancient Romans traveled quickly in chariots.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'chariot' as primitive, with spoke-wheels and horses.
He imagined warriors charging on chariots.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Remember 'chariot' is mostly used for ancient contexts, not modern vehicles.
The ruins depicted battles with chariots, not cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Travel
'Chariot' is not a regular means of transport today, rather it's historical.
Ancient Romans traveled quickly in chariots.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'chariot' as primitive, with spoke-wheels and horses.
He imagined warriors charging on chariots.
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Video examples
The unheard story of...
There's cavalry, men on horseback and with chariots. There's heavy infantry, which are foot soldiers, armed foot soldiers with swords and shields and some kind of armor. And there's artillery, and artillery are archers, but, more importantly, slingers.
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It's a church. It's a...
when angry crowds at a chariot race nearly overthrew the emperor, Justinian the First. Having barely managed to retain power, he resolved to rebuild the church on a grander scale, and five years later, the edifice you see before you was completed.
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The ancient origins of...
But over time, new exciting contests, like boxing, chariot and mule racing, and even a footrace where the competitors wore a full suit of armor enticed many hopeful champions into the Olympic stadium. The combined running,
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The Astronaut of the...
but definitely the most exciting part and the most exciting tool is of course submersibles there are chariots down into the deep ocean you're actually able to go in them often it's between two and three people
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The Romans flooded the...
until only one faction was left standing. Fortunately, not every watery display told such a gruesome story. In some of these floodings, a submerged stage allowed chariot drivers to glide across the water
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The incredible history...
a second has more than 130 war chariots and over 600 horses, and a third houses the high command. An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death.
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
Mounting her golden chariot, she travelled through rolling deserts, glittering cities and snow-capped mountains— rejecting many men along the way. Eventually, Savitri ventured deep into the jungle,
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What will change Africa?...
over here right coming in love us that was a provocative talk very very interesting to you that's that that payment system sounds and we'll get rich too it's not such a chariot very rich
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Ancient Astronaut Theory...
prehistory were visited by aliens because ancient texts from cultures around the world speak of mysterious beings cruising the skies and chariots of fire and bringing humanity wisdom
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What happens when you...
Take a ride in Emily Dickinson's chariot. But beware... there's no turning back.
Video examples
The unheard story of...
There's cavalry, men on horseback and with chariots. There's heavy infantry, which are foot soldiers, armed foot soldiers with swords and shields and some kind of armor. And there's artillery, and artillery are archers, but, more importantly, slingers.
Video examples
It's a church. It's a...
when angry crowds at a chariot race nearly overthrew the emperor, Justinian the First. Having barely managed to retain power, he resolved to rebuild the church on a grander scale, and five years later, the edifice you see before you was completed.
Video examples
The ancient origins of...
But over time, new exciting contests, like boxing, chariot and mule racing, and even a footrace where the competitors wore a full suit of armor enticed many hopeful champions into the Olympic stadium. The combined running,
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
but definitely the most exciting part and the most exciting tool is of course submersibles there are chariots down into the deep ocean you're actually able to go in them often it's between two and three people
Video examples
The Romans flooded the...
until only one faction was left standing. Fortunately, not every watery display told such a gruesome story. In some of these floodings, a submerged stage allowed chariot drivers to glide across the water
Video examples
The incredible history...
a second has more than 130 war chariots and over 600 horses, and a third houses the high command. An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death.
Video examples
Savitri and Satyavan:...
Mounting her golden chariot, she travelled through rolling deserts, glittering cities and snow-capped mountains— rejecting many men along the way. Eventually, Savitri ventured deep into the jungle,
Video examples
What will change Africa?...
over here right coming in love us that was a provocative talk very very interesting to you that's that that payment system sounds and we'll get rich too it's not such a chariot very rich
Video examples
Ancient Astronaut Theory...
prehistory were visited by aliens because ancient texts from cultures around the world speak of mysterious beings cruising the skies and chariots of fire and bringing humanity wisdom
Video examples
What happens when you...
Take a ride in Emily Dickinson's chariot. But beware... there's no turning back.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Kit Williams
Author
I think most artists find it difficult to part with their work but it's the parting that keeps us alive and keeps us working. In the case of the chariot, although it's been sold I actually still have it, just in another form.
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Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
The Egyptians saw the sun and called him Ra, the Sun God. He rode across the sky in his chariot until it was time to sleep. Copernicus and Galileo proved otherwise, and poor Ra lost his divinity.
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Harold Brodkey
American Author
I awake with a not entirely sickened knowledge that I am merely young again and in a funny way at peace, an observer who is aware of time's chariot, aware that some metamorphosis has occurred.
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Orlando Bloom
English Actor
I remember one time that I was filming a scene in whych my character rides through Troy on a chariot. I just looked around at this incredible set thinking 'This is the life'.
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Steve Rushin
American Journalist
I turned 7 in 1973 and remember Bobby Riggs arriving at the Astrodome on a chariot pulled by showgirls before his 'battle of the sexes' tennis match against Billie Jean King.
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Alexander McCall Smith
Scottish Writer
I would certainly never consider myself a Renaissance Man; I'm not fit to look at the dust from the chariot wheels of many of those who have gone before me.
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Richard Farnsworth
American Actor
I don't know if you saw the parting of the Red Sea with the chariots on the horses, I did stuff like that.
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Christian Horner
British Driver
I think F1, ultimately, is man and machine at its absolute limit. It is modern day chariot racing.
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Adela Florence Nicolson
English Poet
Less than the dust beneath thy chariot wheel, less than the weed that grows beside thy door.
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Andrew Marvell
English Writer
But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near.
Quote examples
Kit Williams
Author
I think most artists find it difficult to part with their work but it's the parting that keeps us alive and keeps us working. In the case of the chariot, although it's been sold I actually still have it, just in another form.
Quote examples
Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
The Egyptians saw the sun and called him Ra, the Sun God. He rode across the sky in his chariot until it was time to sleep. Copernicus and Galileo proved otherwise, and poor Ra lost his divinity.
Quote examples
Harold Brodkey
American Author
I awake with a not entirely sickened knowledge that I am merely young again and in a funny way at peace, an observer who is aware of time's chariot, aware that some metamorphosis has occurred.
Quote examples
Orlando Bloom
English Actor
I remember one time that I was filming a scene in whych my character rides through Troy on a chariot. I just looked around at this incredible set thinking 'This is the life'.
Quote examples
Steve Rushin
American Journalist
I turned 7 in 1973 and remember Bobby Riggs arriving at the Astrodome on a chariot pulled by showgirls before his 'battle of the sexes' tennis match against Billie Jean King.
Quote examples
Alexander McCall Smith
Scottish Writer
I would certainly never consider myself a Renaissance Man; I'm not fit to look at the dust from the chariot wheels of many of those who have gone before me.
Quote examples
Richard Farnsworth
American Actor
I don't know if you saw the parting of the Red Sea with the chariots on the horses, I did stuff like that.
Quote examples
Christian Horner
British Driver
I think F1, ultimately, is man and machine at its absolute limit. It is modern day chariot racing.
Quote examples
Adela Florence Nicolson
English Poet
Less than the dust beneath thy chariot wheel, less than the weed that grows beside thy door.
Quote examples
Andrew Marvell
English Writer
But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near.
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