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assume the position
Definition
1. In police terminology, to lean a suspect forward against a wall (or car), legs wide open, while patting (frisking) him/her down for weapons. By extension, to assume a position for anal or vagina penetration from the rear. Synonym: spread eagle.Quotes:
(1) John Buckner (Kieffer Sutherland) to Huey Walker (Dennis Hopper) in Flashback (1989):
-- John: 'Assume the position.'
-- Huey: 'Which one did you have in mind? '
(2) Mac (Gene Hackman) to Reva (Nancy Travis) in Loose Cannons (1990):
-- Mac: ' Assume the position.'
-- Reva: 'This is the position you meant, right? I watch American TV. At least you didn't say spread 'em.'
2. In gay parlance, assuming that stance while being felt up and down or for anal intercourse.
3. BDSMers assume the position to paddle the buttocks.
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