n. 1 a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths; 2 a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or other individuals
They used a dragnet for catching the fish. OR He was caught in a police dragnet.
They used a dragnet for catching the fish. OR He was caught in a police dragnet.
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He was caught in a police dragnet.
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trawl net; fishnet; manhunt; chase
release
2 syllables
drag-net
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