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low-lying
low–lying
adjective low–ly·ing \ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ\
: not far above the level of the sea
: close to the ground
Full Definition of LOW-LYING
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement <low–lying hills>
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation <low–lying clouds>
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First Known Use of LOW-LYING
1856
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