SWOOPING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a swift descent through the air

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

Example: the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a very rapid raid

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

seize or catch with a swooping motion

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

move down on as if in an attack

Example: The raptor swooped down on its prey; The teacher swooped down upon the new students

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc