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- Dictionaryswoop/swo͞op/
verb
- 1. (especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air: "the barn owl can swoop down on a mouse in total darkness" Similar
- 2. seize with a swooping motion: informal "she swooped up the hen in her arms"
noun
- 1. a swooping or snatching movement or action: "four members were arrested following a swoop by detectives on their homes"
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Learn the meaning of swoop as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and etymology. Find out how to use swoop in phrases like at one fell swoop and see related words and entries.
Swoop is a verb that means to move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack, or to make a sudden attack on a place or group of people. Swoop is also a noun that means an occasion when a place is suddenly attacked or the act of moving quickly in a smooth path.
A swoop is an impressive movement best demonstrated by a bird. If a bird is high in the air, then moves down quickly, making an arc or loop, that's an example of a swoop. People can also swoop — three muggers might swoop in on a victim, for example.
verb (used without object) to sweep through the air, as a bird or a bat, especially down upon prey. to come down upon something in a sudden, swift attack (often followed by down and on or upon ): The army swooped down on the town.
Swoop means to move in a sudden sweep, to make a rush or an attack, or to seize or snatch something. It can also be a noun for a swift descent or a raid. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word swoop in British and American English. Swoop can be a verb meaning to move downwards quickly, or a noun meaning a sudden descent or a swift attack.
Swoop is a verb that means to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially to attack somebody/something. It can also mean to visit or attack somebody/something suddenly and without warning. See pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
