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chariot

Definitions of chariot
  1. noun
    any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
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    types:
    charrette
    a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
    roulotte bâchée
    a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century
    cyclo-pousse, pousse
    a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person
    type of:
    véhicule à roue
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  2. noun
    a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects
    synonyms: diable
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    type of:
    charrette à bras
    wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
  3. noun
    a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
    synonyms: break, wagon
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    types:
    break
    another name for a station wagon
    type of:
    auto, automobile, voiture
    a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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