swoop
пикировать
living beings birds verb
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swoop with Russian translation
swoop usage examples
Сова пикирует бесшумно, чтобы поймать мышь.
The owl swoops silently to catch the mouse.
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swoop belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
swoop synonyms
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A rapid, often straight or steep downward movement; widely used for birds, objects and people (also swimmers).
The tern dived for a fish.
In bird terms, a steep, high-speed descent to attack (esp. raptors). Also means 'to bend down' for people, so context matters.
The peregrine stooped and caught the pigeon mid-air.
An aggressive, targeted downward attack from above (used for birds or aircraft); colloquial/journalistic tone emphasizing intentional attack.
Seagulls dive-bombed the tourists near the pier.
A very rapid, steep fall (often used for prices or inanimate things); implies little control and great speed, less used for deliberate bird attacks.
The stock price plummeted after the announcement.
A sudden downward movement or fall; can be deliberate (plunging into water) or sudden (a drop in value); less specific to bird attacks.
The gull plunged toward the water to grab the fish.
A general, neutral term for moving downward or lowering altitude; formal and broader, without implying speed or attack.
The plane began to descend toward the airport.
A short or slight downward movement; gentler and less dramatic than a swoop or dive.
The bird dipped briefly to pick up an insect.
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How is swoop different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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swoop meaning: what does it mean?
living beings birds verb
swoop pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
swoop is pronounced as /ˈswuːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
swoop definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The owl swoops silently to catch the mouse. Translation: Сова пикирует бесшумно, чтобы поймать мышь.
Is swoop part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, swoop (пикировать) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is swoop part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, swoop (пикировать) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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