swoop
noun
1. (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
- the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides
Similar word(s): slide
Definition categories: communication, glissando
2. a very rapid raid
Definition categories: act, foray, maraud, raid
3. a swift descent through the air
Definition categories: act, descent
Sentences with swoop as a noun:
- The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu
verb
1. move down on as if in an attack
- The raptor swooped down on its prey
- The teacher swooped down upon the new students
Similar word(s): pounce
Definition categories: motion, descend, fall
2. move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
Definition categories: motion, move
3. seize or catch with a swooping motion
Definition categories: contact, snap, snatch
Sentences with swoop as a verb:
- The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.
- The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.
- A hawk swoops a chicken.