English noun: dragnet | |||
1. | dragnet (group) a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) | ||
Samples | Caught in the police dragnet. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | scheme, system | ||
2. | dragnet (artifact) a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths | ||
Synonyms | trawl, trawl net | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fishing net, fishnet | ||