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low-lying

UK
/ˈləʊ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈloʊ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

low-lyingadjective
UK
/ˈləʊ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈloʊ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Hyphenated compound adjective used mainly of land, places, or features situated near or below the surrounding level.
situé en basse altitudeSe dit d’un terrain, d’une zone ou d’un lieu situé près du niveau de la mer ou en dessous du relief environnant.
The low-lying village was threatened by flooding after the heavy rain.
Le village situé en basse altitude était menacé d’inondation après la forte pluie.
Additional translations
basS’emploie surtout pour parler de terres ou de régions peu élevées.
Synonyms
swampy
low-elevation
lowland
low-level
ground-level
sunken
depressed
flat
marshy
low
flood-prone
sea-level
Antonyms
high-lying
elevated
upland
high-altitude
high

Definitions

low-lyingadjective
Situated at a low level, especially below or close to the surrounding land or sea level.
The low-lying village was threatened by flooding after the heavy rain.
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