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Turned when trapped (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cornered

I believe this is a double definition.

'turned' is the first definition.
(cornering is a kind of turning)

'trapped' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cornered that I've seen before include "went round the bend" , "Caught in position with no escape, like rat" , "Monopolised the market" , "Having no way out" , "Trapped; rounded a bend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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