Meaning Of The Word Dragnet

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dragnet
A dragnet is a method used by police to catch suspected criminals. A large number of police officers search a specific area, in the hope that they will eventually find the person they are looking for.

dragnet in American English
a net dragged along the bottom of a river, lake, etc. for catching fish
noun: a net to be drawn along the bottom of a river, pond, etc., or along the ground, to catch fish, small game, etc.

dragnet in British English
noun: a heavy or weighted net used to scour the bottom of a pond, river, etc, as when searching for something

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