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Meaning of Swoop
The primary meaning of the word "swoop" is to move quickly and suddenly, often in a curved or sweeping motion.
Definitions
- To move with a swift, sweeping motion, typically in a curved or downward direction
- * To seize or snatch something suddenly and quickly
- * To attack or invade a place suddenly and swiftly
Etymology of Swoop
The word "swoop" has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the verb "swipen" or "swopen", which is related to the Old English word "swīpan", meaning to sweep or strike
Historically, the word "swoop" was used to describe the swift and sweeping motion of a bird in flight, and later extended to describe other types of rapid and curved movements
Example Uses
- The eagle began to swoop down towards its prey
- * The stock market started to swoop downward after the announcement
- * The police car swooped in to block the suspect's escape route