SWOOP

• (noun) a swift descent through the air

• (noun) a very rapid raid

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

  "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"

  synonyms : slide

• (verb) seize or catch with a swooping motion

  synonyms : swoop up

• (verb) move down on as if in an attack

  "The raptor swooped down on its prey", "The teacher swooped down upon the new students"

  synonyms : pounce

• (verb) move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

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