nounπShareAn instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward."The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. β Sun Tzu"actionnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden act of seizing."The hawk's swoop caught the unsuspecting mouse. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick passage from one note to the next."The singer added a dramatic swoop from a low note to a high one at the end of the phrase. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive."The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."actionnaturebirdanimalmilitaryweathervehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something."The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing."A hawk swoops a chicken."actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep."The hawk swooped down and caught the mouse in mid-air. "actionanimalbirdvehiclemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass with pomp; to sweep."The teacher swept into the classroom, swooping down from her podium to greet the students. "actionnaturebirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
