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