English dictionary

dragnet

/'dr/&/g,n/E/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)

noun.group

Examples
Caught in the police dragnet.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

noun.artifact

Synonyms trawl trawl net

Source: WordNet 3.0
A net to be drawn along the bottom of a body of water, as in fishing.

noun

Source: webster1913