Swoop — synonyms, definition

1. swoop (Noun)

slide

swoop (Noun) — (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale. ex. "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"

swoop (Noun) — A very rapid raid.

swoop (Noun) — A swift descent through the air.

descent foray glissando maraud raid

2. swoop (Verb)

pounce swoop up

swoop (Verb) — Move down on as if in an attack. ex. "The raptor swooped down on its prey" ex. "The teacher swooped down upon the new students"

swoop (Verb) — Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc.

swoop (Verb) — Seize or catch with a swooping motion.

come down descend fall go down move snap snatch snatch up stoop