Swoop - Definition

n 1: (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the
violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides" [syn:
swoop, slide]
2: a very rapid raid
3: a swift descent through the air
v 1: move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down
on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new
students" [syn: pounce, swoop]
2: move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
3: seize or catch with a swooping motion [syn: swoop, swoop
up]