swoop

noun

  1. 1

    a swift descent through the air

  2. 2

    a very rapid raid

  3. 3

    (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

    the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides

verb

  1. 1

    seize or catch with a swooping motion

  2. 2

    move down on as if in an attack

    The raptor swooped down on its prey

    The teacher swooped down upon the new students

  3. 3

    move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

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