low-lying

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Adjective low-lying has 2 senses

low-lying - having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level; "low-lying clouds"
Antonym: high (indirect, via low)
low-lying, sea-level - lying below the normal level; "a low-lying desert"
Antonyms: upland, highland (indirect, via lowland)

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Low-lying

Definition: Referring to a location or area that is situated at a relatively low elevation, often close to the ground or sea level.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Describing land or an area:

The coastal regions of this country are characterized by extensive low-lying plains.
The village is vulnerable to flooding due to its low-lying position near the river.

Referring to an object or structure situated close to the ground:

The low-lying roof of the house makes it challenging to install a loft.
A low-lying fence was erected to separate the garden from the road.

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