swoop

/swˈuːp/

/ˈswup/

to swoop

MAIN VERB

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

synonyms : pounce

seize or catch with a swooping motion

synonyms : swoop up

move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

Swoop

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

synonyms : slide

a swift descent through the air

a very rapid raid

Examples

1. When the economy crashed, thousands lost their jobs, their homes, and their pensions at one fell swoop.

2. I got all my Christmas shopping done in one fell swoop.

3. Then swoop the little braid on top.

4. They have the swoop.