"rack time" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Most probably coined in the military. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rack time (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Any amount of free time to sleep or rest. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rack_time-en-noun-JAMxxrQg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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