project, task, undertaking, labor - any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"

foot race, footrace, run - a race run on foot; "she broke the record for the half-mile run"

pitched battle - a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place

Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil