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Definition of: swoop
(sw
p) v.i.
To drop or descend suddenly, as a bird pouncing on its prey.
—v.t. To take or seize suddenly, as with a swoop.
—noun A sweeping down or pouncing down, as by a bird of prey: often figuratively. [Var. of obs. swope <OE swāpan sweep; prob. infl. in form by dial. E soop sweep <ON sōpa]
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