Low-hanging

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That hovers low above the ground.

    "There are no easy routes up trees, otherwise you'd see deer and cows grazing in them. You have to jump up and grab a low-hanging branch, and then either walk up the tree or fling your legs up."

Example

More examples

"Tom banged his head on a low-hanging branch."

Etymology

From low + hanging.

Related phrases

low-hanging fruit

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