What does laying on mean?
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lay·ing on
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laying onnoun
the act of contacting something with your hand
"peonies can be blighted by the laying on of a finger"
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laying on
"Laying on" generally refers to the act of placing or positioning something onto or over another object, often implying direct contact or connection. It can also refer to the process of putting forth or attributing something (like blame or responsibility). In religious context, 'laying on' can represent 'laying on of hands', a ritual where a religious leader places their hands on a person while praying or blessing them. The meaning of 'laying on' can differ based on its context.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of laying on in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of laying on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of laying on in a Sentence
We ran up to the school, went into the band room, and I found her laying on the floor with her legs elevated on a chair, and I’m looking at her, and she’s not really moving.
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I would feel like I was laying on a water bed and then when I'd get up I'd feel dizzy, and it kind of lingered with me, even post-COVID, and it had been continuing to happen.
We guessed right, and the very first thing that came out of the dark was that giant hangar door. And then the conning tower was totally intact, laying on its side with three periscopes sticking out without a dent in them.
My wife and I had just gotten home from work, cleo was laying on the front porch at the front door, just laying there, waiting for somebody it seemed like.
I mean, my boy’s laying face down. He’s done the way he’s done. His head was the way his head was. I could see his brain laying on the sidewalk. I did n’t know what to do.
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