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Rareswoop
The correct spelling is swoop.
How to pronounce swoop
/ˈswuːp/
nounIPA: /ˈswuːp/
Say it like: Swoo-p
The correct spelling is swoop. An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward. For example: "The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu"
Usage Examples
“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu”
“The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.”
“The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
- 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.
- 2.To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.
- 3.To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
- 4.To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
- 5.To pass with pomp; to sweep.
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