Meaning & Definition of Swoop in English
English⟶
Swoop
/swup/
noun
1. (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
- "The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"
synonym:
- swoop,
- slide
2. A very rapid raid
synonym:
- swoop
3. A swift descent through the air
synonym:
- swoop
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"
synonym:
- pounce,
- swoop
2. Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
synonym:
- swoop
3. Seize or catch with a swooping motion
synonym:
- swoop,
- swoop up