1. (n.) To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing; as, a hawk swoops a chicken.

2. (n.) To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.

3. (v. i.) To descend with closed wings from a height upon prey, as a hawk; to swoop.

4. (v. i.) To pass with pomp; to sweep.

5. (n.) A falling on and seizing, as the prey of a rapacious bird; the act of swooping.