swooper
nounEtymology From swoop + -er.
1
One who, or that which, swoops.
- In competition, where swoopers perform freestyle maneuvers, negotiate slalom-style courses and aim for accuracy, the spectacle is often compared to auto racing.2008 May 9, Matt Higgins, “New Direction for Skydiving: From Vertical to Horizontal”, in New York Times:
- Victoria publishes a map of swooping sites, and the website MagpieAlert also allows users to record swoopers near them.2021 August 23, “How to avoid getting swooped by a magpie this spring”, in ABC News: