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swooped

The correct spelling is swooped.

How to pronounce swooped

verb

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The correct spelling is swooped. To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive. For example: "The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."

Usage Examples

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

The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.

A hawk swoops a chicken.

Definition

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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