swoop in WordNet English dictionary

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

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