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Swoop (Verb)

Seize or catch with a swooping motion.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Birds of prey swooped down on the unsuspecting rodents.
The hawk swooped down on its target, its sharp talons outstretched.
Police helicopters swooped down on the fleeing suspects.
The large bird swooped down, its wings spread wide as it prepared to land.
During the raid, armed agents swooped down on the house and rounded up the suspects.