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Word: Quicksand
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwɪksand
Dialects: British English
Definition:
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything resting on or falling into it
Short Definition:loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything resting on or falling into it
Examples:- it's best to travel with a local as there are quicksands
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