lyingclose
adjectiveUK /ˌlaɪɪŋˈkləʊs/
US /ˌlaɪɪŋˈkloʊs/
Lying close means resting very near to something or someone.
The cat was lying close to the warm fireplace.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Positioned snugly against a surface or object.
The book was lying close against the edge of the shelf.
3. Staying hidden and quiet near a place.
The rabbit was lying close in the tall grass.
4. Being very near in time or sequence.
The two holidays were lying close together on the calendar.