Noun
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a swift descent through the air
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a very rapid raid
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(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
"the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"
Verb
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seize or catch with a swooping motion
- swoop up -
move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
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move down on as if in an attack
"The raptor swooped down on its prey"
"The teacher swooped down upon the new students"