swoop

US /swuːp/
UK /swuːp/
"swoop" picture
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of a bird or other flying creature) move rapidly downwards through the air

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The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.
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A hawk swooped low over the field.
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diveplummetdescenddroppounce
2.

move in a sudden, sweeping motion

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The police swooped on the hideout.
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She swooped in to grab the last piece of cake.
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raiddescendpouncerushcharge
1.

a rapid downward movement through the air

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The hawk made a sudden swoop on its prey.
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There was a sudden swoop of the police on the drug dealers.
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divedescentpounceraidattack
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in one fell swoop