Search Result:swoop
KK Pronunciation
〔 swup 〕
Pronunciation
〔 swuːp 〕
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)