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Quicksand

usgb/ˈkwɪksænd/Volume
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Physical TrapPlay
Quicksand in nature acts like a trap, making escape difficult. SlideIn adventure stories, characters might be trapped by quicksand.
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Not Actual SandPlay
Quicksand is not like ordinary sand; it's waterlogged and behaves differently. SlideUnlike beach sand, quicksand can be deceptively dangerous.
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Not QuickPlay
Despite its name, 'quicksand' doesn't mean it makes you sink fast. SlideHe was slowly sinking in quicksand, not instantly as he feared.