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cornered

cor·nered [ káwrnərd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in difficult position: in a difficult or embarrassing position, especially when there is no easy way of escape

2. with corners: with a particular number or type of corners ( usually used in combination )

3. with number of contenders: with a particular number of contenders
a three-cornered struggle for the championship

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