chariot
noun/ˈtʃæriət/
Frequency rank: #9,612 most common English word
Meaning
a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient times for racing or warfare.
Example sentence
The warrior rode his chariot across the battlefield with great speed.
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