quicksand

/ˈkwɪksænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a deposit of fine sand or mud that behaves like a liquid when disturbed, making it difficult to walk on or extract from.

“The hikers got stuck in the quicksand and had to be rescued by their team.”

Synonyms

  • mire
  • mud

Antonyms

  • solid ground
  • stable surface