English Explanatory Dictionary

lay hands on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To find, obtain, or procure.
  2. To seize or assault.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, hands.

Pronunciation

En-au-lay hands on.ogg

Word forms

lay hands on lays hands on laying hands on laid hands on lay one's hands on

Synonyms

get one's hands on get hold of

Related words

laying on of hands lay on hands
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