quicksand

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Noun quicksand has 2 senses

quicksand - a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
--₁ is a kind of situation
quicksand - a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down
--₂ is a kind of pit, cavity
--₂ has substance: sand

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quicksand

Definition

quicksand (noun): a loose, wet mixture of sand and water that sucks in anything that stands on it

quicksand (verb): to sink or become trapped in quicksand

Sense 1

noun: a treacherous area of loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and is capable of trapping animals, objects, or people.

Example sentence: Be cautious when walking near marshes or muddy areas as they may contain hidden pockets of quicksand.

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Sense 2

verb: to become trapped or sink in quicksand.

Example sentence: The adventurer found himself in a perilous situation as he started to quicksand while exploring the remote desert.

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