swoop swoop /ˈswuːp/

noun

1. () (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale  ( slide , swoop )
   (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
    The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides
   the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides
   
2. A swift descent through the air  ( swoop )
   a swift descent through the air
   
3. A very rapid raid  ( swoop )
   a very rapid raid
   

verb

1. () Move down on as if in an attack  ( pounce , swoop )
   move down on as if in an attack
    The raptor swooped down on its prey
   The raptor swooped down on its prey
    The teacher swooped down upon the new students
   The teacher swooped down upon the new students
   
2. Seize or catch with a swooping motion  ( swoop , swoop up )
   seize or catch with a swooping motion
   
3. Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc  ( swoop )
   move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc