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swooping

/ˈswuːpɪŋ/ /ˈswuːpɪn/

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verb

To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

Examples :

"The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."

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verb

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

Examples :

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

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verb

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

Examples :

"A hawk swoops a chicken."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The eagle was swooping down from the sky to catch its prey. "

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verb

To pass with pomp; to sweep.

Examples :

"The bride, in her long white gown, was swooping down the aisle, a vision of grace and happiness. "

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noun

The motion of something that swoops.

Examples :

"The hawk's sudden swooping down towards the field startled the squirrels. "

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adjective

That swoops or swoop.

Examples :

"The swooping eagle soared high above the valley, searching for its next meal. "

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