No′-man’sˊ landˊ
, No′-man’sˊ-landˊ
.
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.
3.
Hence:
(Fig.)
:
An unclaimed space or time.
That
no-man’s land
of twilight.
W. Black.