SWOOP

Swoop

Swoop is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers fictional series and toy line. He was first introduced in 1985 and was voiced by Michael Bell in the animated The Transformers series.

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swoop

Noun

  1. an instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward
    The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu
  2. an act of rushedly doing something
    Fortune's a right whore. If she give ought, she deals it in small parcels, that she may take away all at one swoop. – John Webster
  3. passing quickly from one note to the next

Verb



    

  1. to fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive
    

    The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.
    

    

    2. 

  2. to move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something
    

    The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.
    

    

    3. 

  3. To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
    

    A hawk swoops a chicken.
    

    

    4. 

  4. To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
    5. 

  5. To pass with pomp; to sweep.
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