Overview of noun swoop

The noun swoop has 3 senses

• swoop, slide -- ((music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides")


• swoop -- (a very rapid raid)


• swoop -- (a swift descent through the air)

Overview of verb swoop

The verb swoop has 3 senses

• 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")


• swoop -- (move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc)


• swoop, swoop up -- (seize or catch with a swooping motion)