SWOOP
Scrabble letter values: S1W4O1O1P3 = 10
Definition
- verb move down on as if in an attack. — synonyms: pounce
- verb move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc.
- verb seize or catch with a swooping motion. — synonyms: swoop_up
- noun (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale. — synonyms: slide
- noun a very rapid raid.
- noun a swift descent through the air.
Examples
- “The raptor swooped down on its prey”
- “The teacher swooped down upon the new students”
- “the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides”