The phrases "placing one hand", "placing a hand", "placing your hand", "putting one hand", "putting a hand", "putting your hand", "resting one hand", "resting a hand", and "resting your hand" all serve as synonyms for "pressing one hand". These phrases can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence. For example, instead of saying "she was pressing one hand against her chest," one could also say "she was placing her hand against her chest" or "resting a hand against her chest". Using synonyms helps to add variety and descriptive language to a piece of writing.