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laying a hand on

laying a hand on is the present participle and gerund of lay a hand on.

Meaning of lay a hand on

Verb

lay a hand on (third-person singular simple present lays a hand on, present participle laying a hand on, simple past and past participle laid a hand on)

  1. Synonym of lay hands on.
    Synonyms:
    lay hands on

Questions about laying a hand on

What is laying a hand on the present participle and gerund of?
Laying a hand on is the present participle and gerund of lay a hand on.

Words near laying a hand on in the dictionary

  1. layin
  2. layin'
  3. laying
  4. laying a finger on
  5. laying a glove on
  6. laying a hand on
  7. laying about
  8. laying an anchor to the windward
  9. laying an egg
  10. laying aside
  11. laying at someone's door

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