swoop

/swu:p/
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swoop

The eagle swoops down from the sky toward the river.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A swift, sudden descent through the air: A rapid downward or forward movement, typically made by a bird or aircraft.
    • A sudden, swift attack or raid: A very rapid and aggressive action to seize or attack something.
    • (Music) A rapid slide up or down the musical scale: A quick glissando between notes.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To move rapidly downward or forward through the air: To descend or attack suddenly with a sweeping motion.
    • To make a sudden, aggressive advance or attack: To act swiftly and decisively to seize an opportunity or target.

  3. Verb (transitive):

    • To seize or take something with a sudden, sweeping motion: To catch or grab something swiftly.
    • To move something in a sweeping arc: To carry or convey with a swooping motion.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • The eagle's swoop was so fast the rabbit didn't have time to react.
    • The police made a dawn swoop on the suspected hideout.
    • The singer's vocal swoop from a high note to a low one was impressive.

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • Watch the falcon swoop down from the cliff.
    • The fighter jets swooped low over the valley.

  • Verb (transitive):

    • The mother swooped the toddler into her arms before he could run into the street.
    • The goalkeeper swooped the ball out of the air.
Advanced Usage
  • "In/at one fell swoop": All at once; in a single, swift action.
    • The new manager fired three employees in one fell swoop.
  • "Swoop and squat": A type of insurance fraud where a car suddenly brakes (squats) in front of another, causing a rear-end collision, often preceded by a car cutting off the victim (swooping).
    • Drivers should be aware of the "swoop and squat" scam on busy highways.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swooper (n): One who or that which swoops.
    • The peregrine falcon is a masterful swooper.
  • Swoopy (adj): Having a sweeping, curved, or undulating shape or motion.
    • The car had a sleek, swoopy design.
Synonyms
  • Noun (descent): Dive, plunge, descent, pounce.
  • Noun (raid): Raid, strike, blitz, foray.
  • Verb: Dive, plunge, pounce, descend, sweep.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Swoop down on/upon: To descend rapidly and attack or descend upon.
    • The owl swooped down on the mouse.
    • Reporters swooped down on the celebrity as soon as she left the courthouse.
  • Swoop in: To arrive or enter suddenly and decisively, often to take control or seize an opportunity.
    • A rival company swooped in and made a better offer for the property.
  • Swoop up: To lift or gather something quickly with a sweeping motion.
    • She swooped up her papers before the wind could blow them away.
Related Idioms
  • One fell swoop: (See "Advanced Usage" above).
  • Swoop the pot: (In poker) To win all the chips in the pot.
    • With a royal flush, he was able to swoop the pot.
swoop

The eagle swoops down from the sky toward the river.

Noun
  1. a swift descent through the air
  2. a very rapid raid
  3. (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
    • the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides
Verb
  1. seize or catch with a swooping motion
  2. move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
  3. move down on as if in an attack
    • The raptor swooped down on its prey
    • The teacher swooped down upon the new students

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