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Vocabulary Entry
dragnet
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A system for catching fish or other creatures, typically consisting of a large net drawn through the water.
Example Sentences
"The fisherman set out his dragnet at dawn to catch the day's haul."
"They used a dragnet to search the lake for missing objects."
"The community organized a dragnet to help find the lost dog."
N
noun
A thorough and systematic search for something, especially in law enforcement or investigation.
Example Sentences
"The police deployed a dragnet to capture the escaped convict."
"After the robbery, authorities launched a dragnet across the city."
"The investigation led to a dragnet that resulted in several arrests."