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عقفز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a specific posture of sitting, characterized by drawing the knees and thighs close to the body. It implies a state of readiness or anticipation, often in a context of sexual desire or intense focus.

Derived headwords

العَقْفَزَةnoun
  1. 1.
    crouching postureboth

    A posture where a person sits by drawing their knees and thighs close to their body, similar to the 'hurdle seat' or 'squatting' position.

  2. 2.
    anticipatory readinessclassical

    Figuratively, it can denote a state of readiness or eagerness, particularly in anticipation of a desire or action.

عَقْفَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to sit in a crouching postureclassical

    To sit in the specific posture described as 'al-'aqfazah', drawing knees and thighs close to the body.

  2. 2.
    to prepare for sexual intercourseclassical

    To assume the crouching posture in preparation for sexual intercourse.

Parallel reading

أن يجلس الرجل جلسة المحتبي ثم يضم ركبتيه وفخذيه كالذي يهم بأمر شهوة له
That a man sits in the posture of one who is hunched, then draws his knees and thighs close, like one who is about to engage in something he desires.
ثم أصاب ساعة فعقفزا
Then he found an opportune moment and assumed the crouching posture.
ثم علاها فدحا وارتهزا
Then he mounted her, having prepared himself and seized the opportunity.