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swoop

(sw/u/p )

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale(noun.communication)

Example:
The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides.

Synonym:
slide

source: wordnet30
a very rapid raid(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
a swift descent through the air(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A falling on and seizing, as the prey of a rapacious bird; the act of swooping.(noun)

source: webster1913

move down on as if in an attack(verb.motion)

Example:
The raptor swooped down on its prey.
The teacher swooped down upon the new students.

Synonym:
pounce

source: wordnet30
move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
seize or catch with a swooping motion(verb.contact)

Synonym:
swoop up

source: wordnet30
To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing; as, a hawk swoops a chicken.(verb)

source: webster1913
To descend with closed wings from a height upon prey, as a hawk; to stoop.(verb)

source: webster1913

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