01 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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A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes, etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular to care for.(Naut.)
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An unoccupied area between opposing armies.
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An unclaimed space or time.(Fig.)“That no-man's land of twilight.” — W. Black.