Box in
Box in verb - To close or shut in by or as if by barriers.
Usage example: upon attempting to leave, we discovered we were completely boxed in by other cars
Limit
Limit verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Shmups with as many obstacles as this game usually limit the player's vulnerable area to a small box in the center of the player.
Source: Video Game / Silver Surfer
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