quicksand in Malay
pasir jerlus
/ˈkwɪkˌsænd/
quicksand in Malay: pasir jerlus. In English, quicksand means wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
Malay words for quicksand
- type of sand
- pasir jerlus
English meaning of quicksand
- noun Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
- noun Anything that metaphorically pulls one down or buries one; a treacherous, risky danger.
quicksand in a sentence
- My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it.
- the quicksands of youth
Synonyms of quicksand
quicksand in other languages
Questions about quicksand in Malay
- What is the meaning of quicksand in Malay?
- Quicksand in Malay is pasir jerlus.
- Apakah maksud quicksand dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Quicksand: pasir jerlus.
- What does quicksand mean in English?
- Quicksand means wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
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