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swoop
transitive verb
to snatch or seize suddenly, with a sweeping movement: often with up, off, or away
intransitive verb
to descend suddenly and swiftly, as a bird in hunting; pounce or sweep (down or upon)
noun
the act of swooping or pouncing; sudden, violent descent
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