marathon | ||
1. | [ noun ] any long and arduous undertaking | |
Synonyms: | endurance_contest | |
Related terms: | undertaking | |
2. | [ noun ] (sport) a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards | |
Related terms: | footrace | |
3. | [ noun ] (military) a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians | |
Synonyms: | battle_of_Marathon | |
Related terms: | pitched_battle Greece Greece | |
Similar spelling: |
marathoner Mauritian Mauritanie Mauritania Mauritanian |