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low-lying

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈləʊˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

adj

  1. Lower than nearby areas.

    Coastal defences were breached at many places from the Humber right round to the outskirts of London, and the inundation of low-lying lands caused damage on a scale unequalled within living memory.

    The route passes over low-lying land, the only item of note being the Cerebos salt works at Greatham, where one may catch a glimpse of the smart black diesel locomotive emblazoned with the firm's name writ large.

  2. Located or situated below or near a sea level.

    low-lying islands

  3. Of a person, lying low; concealed; hidden.