swoop

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swoop Definition

• (n) (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"
• (n) a very rapid raid
• (n) a swift descent through the air
• (v) move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students"
• (v) move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
• (v) seize or catch with a swooping motion

swoop Synonyms

• pounce
• slide
• swoop
• swoop up