Visual meaning of 'swooped'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of swooped: To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

verb

To 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."

action nature animal bird

Visual illustration of swooped: To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

verb

To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

"The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."

action animal bird military nature

Visual illustration of swooped: To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.

verb

To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.

"A hawk swoops a chicken."

action animal nature

Visual illustration of swooped: To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.

verb

To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.

"The hawk swooped down and caught a mouse in the field. "

action animal nature

Visual illustration of swooped: To pass with pomp; to sweep.

verb

To pass with pomp; to sweep.

"The bride, wearing a beautiful white gown, swooped into the reception hall, capturing everyone's attention. "