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swoop Definition and Meaning in English (swoop definition)

verb
Synonyms:divepouncedescend
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Swoop definition: To move rapidly downwards through the air, often in a sudden attack or search.

Definitions of Swoop

  1. 1verb

    To move rapidly downwards through the air, often in a sudden attack or search.

  2. 2noun

    A sudden, rapid downward movement or attack, typically by a bird or aircraft.

Example Sentences

casual

“The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.”

casual

“Police made a sudden swoop on the hideout.”

casual

“The fighter jet swooped low over the valley.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularswoops
past tenseswooped
present participleswooping

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in one swoopexpression

In a single action or movement.

make a swoopcollocation

To carry out a sudden attack or raid.

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Swoop definition: To move rapidly downwards through the air, often in a sudden attack or search.
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'Swoop' translates to 'swoop' in English. Swoop definition: To move rapidly downwards through the air, often in a sudden attack or search.
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