Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swoop
verb
/suːp/
Definition
To move rapidly downwards through the air, often to catch or seize something.
Examples
- The eagle decided to swoop down to catch its prey.
- As the car approached the bend, it seemed to swoop around the corner.
- He made a sudden swoop to grab the falling book before it hit the ground.
Meaning
Swoop refers to a swift and sudden movement, particularly when a bird or other creature descends quickly in a dramatic fashion.
Synonyms
- descend
- plunge
- dive
- spiral
