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swoop in Dutch

swoop in Dutch is duikvlucht, neerstorten — swoop means to dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

swoop in Dutch

duikvlucht
noun
An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
neerstorten
verb
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

What does "swoop" mean?

  1. verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.
    "The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion."
  2. noun The act of swooping; a sudden downward or sweeping movement.
    "In one swoop, the seagull grabbed the chip from his hand."
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swoop in a sentence

  • The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion.
  • The plane swooped low over the runway before landing.
  • In one swoop, the seagull grabbed the chip from his hand.

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What is "swoop" in Dutch?

"swoop" in Dutch is duikvlucht, neerstorten. swoop means: To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

How do you use "swoop" in a sentence?

Example: "The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion." In Dutch, "swoop" is duikvlucht, neerstorten.

Are there other ways to say "swoop" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "swoop": duikvlucht, neerstorten.

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