swoop

noun

a swift descent through the air

a very rapid raid

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

verb

seize or catch with a swooping motion

move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

move down on as if in an attack

Synonyms for swoop

pouncev descendv plungen dropn plummetv

Words related to swoop

volplane nosediven outleap illapse sliden pouncerv lungev divedv divebomb snatchv soarv saltatev divesn dribn outsoar tumblen updiveadj jumpn wingover glidev grabv leaptv replunge midairn upsoar curvetn jumpableadj leapn flitv skyhookn

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