dragnet
drag
ˈdræg
drāg
net
ˌnɛt
net
British pronunciation
/dɹˈæɡnɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "dragnet"in English

Dragnet
01

a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

02

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

example
Examples
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.
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