quicksand in Danish
quicksand in Danish is kviksand — quicksand means wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
quicksand in Danish
kviksand
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
What does "quicksand" mean?
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noun Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
"The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand."
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noun Figuratively, a situation that gradually traps or overwhelms someone.
"Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape."
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quicksand in a sentence
- The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand.
- Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape.
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What is "quicksand" in Danish?
"quicksand" in Danish is kviksand. quicksand means: Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
How do you use "quicksand" in a sentence?
Example: "The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand." In Danish, "quicksand" is kviksand.
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