inlying

American  

[in-lahy-ing] / ˈɪnˌlaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. located near the center or farther in; lying inside.

2. lying within a region or country.

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inlying British  

/ ˈɪnˌlaɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. situated within or inside

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Etymology

Origin of inlying

First recorded in 1840–45; in- ¹ ( def. ) + lying ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

A strong inlying piquet, to act eventually as a reserve, must be placed in a central position.

From Cavalry in Future Wars by Goldman, Charles Sydney

The inlying pickets were accordingly doubled, and every man slept in his clothes, so as to be ready.

From The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War by Churchill, Winston

Then guards and inlying pickets were mounted and the scouts withdrawn.

From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon

A body of cavalry who were in their way—an inlying picket—proved for the moment unsteady, and thus the rebels reached the post at which two of Major Tombs’ guns were placed.

From Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles

They did not dare to attack the camp, itself, precautionary measures having been adopted to prevent their near approach, by stationing inlying and outlying pickets round it.

From Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by Taylor, William