swooped

verb

1. To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.“The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.”
2. To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.“The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.”
3. To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.“A hawk swoops a chicken.”
4. To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.