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Rareswooped
The correct spelling is swooped.
How to pronounce swooped
verb
Say it like: Swoo-ped
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.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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