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- [drag-net]
- /ˈdrægˌnɛt/
- /ˈdræɡ.net/
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- [drag-net]
- /ˈdrægˌnɛt/
Definitions of dragnet word
- noun dragnet a net to be drawn along the bottom of a river, pond, etc., or along the ground, to catch fish, small game, etc. 1
- noun dragnet a system or network for finding or catching someone, as a criminal wanted by the police. 1
- noun dragnet A net drawn through a river or across ground to trap fish or game. 1
- noun dragnet fishing: trawling net 1
- noun dragnet system for catching criminals 1
- singular noun dragnet A dragnet is a method used by police to catch suspected criminals. A large number of police officers search a specific area, in the hope that they will eventually find the person they are looking for. 0
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Origin of dragnet
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1535-45; See origin at drag, net1, dray
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Parts of speech for Dragnet
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dragnet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dragnet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dragnet
noun dragnet
- search — to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost: They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
- pursuit — the act of pursuing: in pursuit of the fox.
- chase — If you chase someone, or chase after them, you run after them or follow them quickly in order to catch or reach them.
- manhunt — an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.
- hunt — to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
verb dragnet
- track down — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- seine — a river in France, flowing NW through Paris to the English Channel. 480 miles (773 km) long.
- sniff out — detect
- seek — to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
- trawl — Also called trawl net. a strong fishing net for dragging along the sea bottom.
Antonyms for dragnet
noun dragnet
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
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