quicksand

Meanings

• noun

  A soft, wet, nutrient-rich sediment that can cause quick subsidence or sinkage, forming a condition where one sinks or sinks in irretrievably, as in quicksand.

  - "The explorer stepped into the quicksand and was soon swallowed up."
  - "Quicksand is a common hazard in desert areas."
  - "Quicksand is a mixture of water and fine clay or silt."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quicksand
sand , band , hand , planned

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Variants

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quicksand , quicksands

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Etymology

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The term 'quicksand' is derived from the Old English term 'cwic-san' which means 'living sand'. This is due to the sand's ability to shift and move, making it appear alive.

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Trivia

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1. Quicksand is not actually a type of sand, but rather a mixture of water and fine clay or silt.

2. Quicksand can be found in various locations around the world, including deserts, beaches, and wetlands.

3. Quicksand is not actually quick in the sense of being fast-moving, but rather gets its name from the fact that it can quickly pull one under.

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Related Concepts

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1. mud: Quicksand is a type of mud that is particularly dangerous due to its ability to pull one under.

2. quickmud: Another term for quicksand, often used interchangeably.

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Culture

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Quicksand has been a popular subject in literature, particularly in adventure stories and cautionary tales. It has also been used as a metaphor for dangerous situations or moral pitfalls.

How to Memorize "quicksand"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, sticky substance that pulls you down when you step into it. Visualize the texture and consistency of quicksand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quicksand' with the image of someone sinking into the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'quick' as in 'quickly sinks' and 'sand' as in 'submerged in sand'.

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