at bay

Meaning

1. (idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance.
2. (idiomatic) Cornered; unable to flee.
3. Of an animal, especially a docile animal in contrast to a predatory animal which would be blazoned statant: standing, in profile toward dexter, with all four feet on the ground. (If gazing at the viewer, the animal is at gaze.)

Synonyms

cornered

trapped

treed

Translations

aux abois

σε δύσκολη θέση

in het nauw

op afstand

encurralado

acuado

σε απόσταση

acorralado

Etymology

From bay (“excited howling of dogs”).