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Swoop: meaning, definitions and examples

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swoop

 

[ swuหp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

quick movement

To move rapidly downward through the air, typically in order to attack or catch prey.

Synonyms

descend, dive, plunge

Examples of usage

  • The eagle swooped down on its target.
  • The police swooped in to make an arrest.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A sudden, swift descent or sweeping movement.

Synonyms

dive, drop, plunge

Examples of usage

  • The hero made a swoop to rescue the hostages.
  • The company's stock price took a swoop downward.

Translations

Translations of the word "swoop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mergulho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturzflug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menukik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nurkowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ฅ้™ไธ‹ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใ“ใ†ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bajada en picada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰๊ฐ•ํ•˜ (geupgangha)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ู‚ุถุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฏๅ†ฒ (fว”chลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ padec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bajada en picada

Etymology

The word 'swoop' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'swฤpan' meaning 'to sweep, rush'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe swift movements, particularly in the context of birds of prey. Over time, 'swoop' has evolved to encompass rapid and sudden descents or movements in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,918, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.