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SWOOP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Swoop.

How to pronounce swoop:

US

Swoop - as a noun

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

Example: "The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slide6

A very rapid raid

A swift descent through the air

Swoop - as a verb

Move down on as if in an attack

Example: "The raptor swooped down on its prey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pounce10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescend11fall7go down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc

Seize or catch with a swooping motion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swoop up

Example Sentences

"The eagle swooped down from the sky to catch its prey."
"The baseball player made a spectacular catch, swooping in at the last moment."
"The magician's hand swooped over the deck of cards, performing a trick."
"The butterfly swooped gracefully among the flowers in the garden."
"The fighter jets swooped low over the city, causing a loud noise."
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Word Game Points

Is SWOOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swoop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWOOP has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SWOOP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swoop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWOOP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SWOOP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swoop is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWOOP has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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