quicksand

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Synonyms: quicksands, quicksandy

Antonyms: quicksands, quicksandy

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Noun

1. Wet [[sand]] that appears firm but in which things readily [[sink]], often found near rivers or coasts.
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Anything that metaphorically [[pulls]] one [[down]] or buries one; a [[treacherous]], [[risky]] [[danger]]

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