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swoop

The correct spelling is swoop.

How to pronounce swoop

/ˈswuːp/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
  2. 2.A sudden act of seizing.
  3. 3.A quick passage from one note to the next.

verb

  1. 1.To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
  2. 2.To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.
  3. 3.To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
  4. 4.To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
  5. 5.To pass with pomp; to sweep.

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