kvicksand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- quicksand noun Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
Senses
kvicksand is used for these senses in English:
- quicksand Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
quicksand — full definition
- noun Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
- noun Figuratively, a situation that gradually traps or overwhelms someone.