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sandwich

noun: two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them
noun: two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between
verb: to put (someone or something) in the space between two other things or people
verb: to make into or as if into a sandwich
usually used as '(be) sandwiched between'
synonyms: interlard, interpose

The little boy 'was sandwiched between' his brother and sister in the back seat of the van.
She lives in an old neighborhood 'sandwiched between' the river and the railroad tracks.
('chiefly US') an ice-cream 'sandwich' [=two cookies with ice cream between them]

(..) if I lost that. (nervous chuckle) I'll see you all later, eh? Are you hungry, Frankie? I'll make you a sandwich. Jack wanted to talk business with your father. He thinks we should get a lawyer and sue the government. (..)
2002 Catch Me If You Can
(..) So, Frank... you're getting to look more like your old man every day. Thanks for the sandwich, Paula. I'll see you later, eh? Wait. Is this yours? Oh. Well, thanks, Frank. (..)
2002 Catch Me If You Can