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| playtime |
time set aside for play or recreation, esp. for children. |
| R and R |
abbreviation of "rest and recreation." [1/2 definitions] |
| rec |
the act or process of engaging in a relaxing or agreeable pastime; recreation. |
| rec. |
abbreviation of "recreation," the act or process of engaging in a relaxing or agreeable pastime. |
| relaxation |
diversion or recreation designed to refresh the body and mind. [1/4 definitions] |
| scuba diving |
the act of swimming underwater wearing scuba gear, as for recreation or scientific investigation. |
| shore leave |
permission granted to a ship's crew for onshore recreation, or the actual time spent ashore; liberty. |
| sled |
to use a sled, esp. for recreation. [1/3 definitions] |
| snowboard |
to ride or perform manoeuvres on a snowboard for recreation or in competition. [1/2 definitions] |
| snowboarder |
someone who rides a snowboard for recreation or in competition. |
| sport |
recreation, usually requiring skill and often vigorous physical activity. [2/10 definitions] |
| take a walk |
to spend time walking for recreation, exercise, sightseeing, contemplation, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| take out |
to escort (a person or animal) for a walk or to a place, sometimes with the object of treating them to something like a meal or a form of recreation. [1/3 definitions] |
| tourist |
one who travels for pleasure or recreation. |
| vacation |
a period of rest, leisure, recreation, or travel, esp. away from one's regular occupation. [1/3 definitions] |
| wardroom |
the living quarters, dining room, and recreation area for commissioned officers on a warship. [1/2 definitions] |
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