No-man's land \No"-man's` land`\, No-man's-land
\No"-man's`-land`\
1. (Naut.) A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes,
etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular
to care for.
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2. An unoccupied area between opposing armies.
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3. Hence: (Fig.): An unclaimed space or time.
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That no-man's land of twilight. --W. Black.
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