swoop - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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(especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air

examples

the barn owl can swoop down on a mouse in total darkness

the aircraft swooped in to land

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(verb)

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seize with a swooping motion

examples

she swooped up the hen in her arms

(noun)

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a swooping or snatching movement or action

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four members were arrested following a swoop by detectives on their homes

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