rack time

English

Etymology

Most probably coined in the military. Compare rack, a nautical term for a bunk bed.

Noun

rack time (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Any amount of free time to sleep or rest.
    After fifty-two hours awake, it sure will feel good to get some rack time!
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