Present participle for to seize or capture someone or an animal
“The detective vowed to lay hands on the fugitive and bring him to justice.”
Present participle for to discover, typically the exact place or position of
“After hours of searching, she finally managed to lay hands on her missing car keys hidden beneath a pile of papers.”
Present participle for to sanctify or make holy
“After a long and arduous journey, the humble temple was finally complete, and the elders gathered to lay hands on it, sanctifying it as a sacred place of worship.”
Present participle for to get into one's possession
Present participle for to grasp (something) tightly and firmly
Present participle for to (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)
Present participle for to seize and detain a person unlawfully or forcefully
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