Definition of Dragnet

1. Noun. A system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals). "Caught in the police dragnet"

Generic synonyms: Scheme, System

2. Noun. A conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths.
Exact synonyms: Trawl, Trawl Net
Generic synonyms: Fishing Net, Fishnet
Derivative terms: Trawl

Definition of Dragnet

1. n. A net to be drawn along the bottom of a body of water, as in fishing.

Definition of Dragnet

1. a net for trawling [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dragnet

1. A net to be drawn along the bottom of a body of water, as in fishing. Origin: Cf. AS. Draegnet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dragnet

dragger
draggers
draggier
draggiest
dragging
draggingly
draggle
draggled
draggles
draggling
draggy
dragline
draglines
dragman
dragnet (current term)
dragnet (current term)
dragnets
dragoman
dragoman
dragomans
dragomen
dragon
dragon
dragon's blood
dragon's blood
dragon's eye
dragon's head
dragon's mouth
dragon's tail
dragonet

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