Fling and Swoop

Fling

Fling verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.

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Swoop and fling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swoop" instead a verb "Fling".

Nearby Word: flinging

Swoop verb - Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc.

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Fling and swoop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fling" instead a verb "Swoop".

Nearby Words: swooped, swooping

usual	usual fling	usual swoop
big	big fling	big swoop

Swoop of the Whateley Universe has a bird spirit, which lets her fly and fling ectoplasm 'feathers' at opponents.

Source: Feather Flechettes

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