English to English
noun
- (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a very rapid raid
source: WordNet 3.0
- a swift descent through the air
source: WordNet 3.0
- A falling on and seizing, as the prey of a rapacious bird; the act of swooping.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- move down on as if in an attack
The raptor swooped down on its prey.
The teacher swooped down upon the new students.
source: WordNet 3.0
- move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
source: WordNet 3.0
- seize or catch with a swooping motion
source: WordNet 3.0
- To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing; as, a hawk swoops a chicken.
source: Webster 1913
- To descend with closed wings from a height upon prey, as a hawk; to stoop.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [swúp] Pagdagit; pangdadagit
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [swúp] Dagitin; sunggaban; hawakan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
