sleech

Thick, soft mud that was left behind by flowing water, usually alongside riverbeds or shorelines.

A soft, unstable mixture of mud and clay beneath Belfast, which is known for being difficult to build on.

The physical nature and engineering properties of the sleech have made it desirable to investigate each site before piling.

To dip a vessel into water to fill it; to scoop up water, as with a bucket.

To coax, cajole.