Quicksand is a type of sand that is very soft and easy to sink into. It is often found in wet areas, and it can be very dangerous if you are not careful.
The child was caught in the quicksand and was unable to get out.
The quicksand was so soft that it was easy to sink into it.
noun
a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down
noun
a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
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The quicksand feeling is most disturbing.
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The valley was formed by the large quicksand.
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There are also areas of quicksand close to the harbour.
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There, both the monster and Niemann drown in quicksand.
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Also near the bogs is an area of natural quicksand.
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The beach also has areas of unmarked quicksand.
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The mouther can move unimpaired through the quicksand.
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The valley of the latter forms large quicksand plains.
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Sylvain died in quicksand a short distance from the shore.
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Sylvain died in quicksand, a short distance from the shore.