Quicksand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɪkˌsænd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quicksand is a noun meaning Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
Meaning
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Anything that metaphorically pulls one down or buries one; a treacherous, risky danger
Example Sentences
the quicksands of youth
My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it.
Word Forms
- quicksands
Synonyms for quicksand
Depending on context, synonyms include syrtis, syrt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mire, syrt, sandbed, sandbank, sandball, slush.
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