1. moves rapidly downward through the air
Usage: third person singular present
2. moves suddenly and quickly to seize or attack something
Usage: third person singular present

1. rapid downward movements through the air
Usage: plural

Examples

• The eagle swoops down to catch the fish.
• She swoops in to help whenever there’s trouble.
• The hawk swoops over the field hunting for mice.
• The plane swoops low over the runway.
• The bird’s graceful swoops impressed the watchers.
• Police made several swoops on suspected hideouts.
• The owl swoops silently through the darkness.