Definitions for swoop
Overview of noun swoop
The noun swoop has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) swoop, slide
((music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides")
2. swoop
(a very rapid raid)
3. swoop
(a swift descent through the air)
Overview of verb swoop
The verb swoop has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (8) pounce, swoop
(move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students")
2. swoop
(move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc)
3. swoop, swoop up
(seize or catch with a swooping motion)
