WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

swoop up

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb swoop up has 1 sense
  1. swoop, swoop up - seize or catch with a swooping motion
    --1 is one way to snatch, snatch up, snap
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

swoop up

Description: Swoop up refers to the action of quickly and suddenly lifting or grabbing something or someone from a lower position.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To lift or snatch something from a lower position in a rapid and sudden manner.

Example sentence: The child swooped up the fallen toy before anyone else could pick it up.

Sense 2: To grab someone or something in a swift and unexpected manner, often implying a rescue or sudden assistance.

Example sentence: The hero swooped up the damsel in distress and carried her to safety.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act or instance of swooping up; the action of lifting or grabbing something suddenly and swiftly.

Example sentence: With one swift swoop up, she snatched the hat off the table to examine it more closely.

Sense 2: An abrupt and unexpected rescue or assistance.

Example sentence: The firefighter performed a courageous swoop up to save the trapped kitten from the burning building.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: (Informal usage) Describing something that is highly fashionable or in vogue.

Example sentence: She always wears the swoop-up hairstyle that is currently popular among celebrities.

Sense 2: (Local usage) Referring to an event or happening that is well-known and recognized within a specific community or locality.

Example sentence: The annual town carnival is a swoop-up event that attracts people from neighboring villages.

Related Products: Check out the following products on Amazon related to swoop up:

swoon swoon antonym swooned swooning swooningly swoons swoop swoop down swoop up swooped swooping swoops swoosh swop sword-cut sword-shaped sword

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus