Swoop

noun
swup

Noun

  • (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

    “the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides”

    Similar:Slide
    Type of:Glissando

  • a swift descent through the air

    Type of:Descent

  • a very rapid raid

    Type of:RaidForayMaraud

Verb

  • move down on as if in an attack

    “The raptor swooped down on its prey”

    “The teacher swooped down upon the new students”

    Similar:Pounce
    Type of:DescendFall

  • seize or catch with a swooping motion

    Type of:SnapSnatch

  • move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

    Type of:Move

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