marathon (n.)

  1. any long and arduous undertaking

    [ Syn: endurance contest ]

  2. a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards

  3. a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians

    [ Syn: marathon , battle of marathon ]

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