swooping

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb move down on as if in an attack
  2. verb move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
  3. verb seize or catch with a swooping motion

Synonyms

pounce, swoop

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