Dragnet
volume
folder open
wordList
British pronunciation/dɹˈæɡnɛt/
American pronunciation/ˈdɹæɡˌnɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "dragnet"

Dragnet
01

a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

folder open
wordList
02

a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area

folder open
wordList
example
Example
click on words
The police conducted a dragnet in the neighborhood to apprehend the suspect.
The authorities implemented a dragnet operation to crack down on illegal drug activity in the city.
In response to a series of burglaries, the local police department initiated a dragnet to catch the perpetrators.

dragnet

n
example
Example
The police conducted a dragnet in the neighborhood to apprehend the suspect.
The authorities implemented a dragnet operation to crack down on illegal drug activity in the city.
In response to a series of burglaries, the local police department initiated a dragnet to catch the perpetrators.
During the investigation, the detectives organized a dragnet to gather evidence and identify potential suspects.
The FBI launched a nationwide dragnet to locate and apprehend the fugitive.
download-mobile-app
Download Our Mobile App
Langeek Mobile Application
Download the application
Shareable cards
Definition & Meaning of "Dragnet"
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store