dragnet

Definition of Dragnet in English :

1. dragnet

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

Example Sentences:
'caught in the police dragnet'

2. dragnet, trawl, trawl net

a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dragnet

noun

1.

a heavy or weighted net used to scour the bottom of a pond, river, etc, as when searching for something

2.

any system of coordinated efforts by police forces to track down wanted persons

noun

1.

a net dragged along the bottom of a river, lake, etc. for catching fish

2.

a net for catching small game

3. US

an organized system or network for gathering in or catching criminals or others wanted by the authorities

n.

1. A system of coordinated procedures for apprehending criminal suspects or other wanted persons.

2.

a. A net for trawling; a trawl.

b. A net for catching small game.