Swoops

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Swoops

noun

  1. An 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. – Sun Tzu"

  2. A sudden act of seizing.
  3. A quick passage from one note to the next.

verb

  1. 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."

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

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

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

    "A hawk swoops a chicken."

  4. To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
  5. To pass with pomp; to sweep.

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