How do you pronounce dragnet?

dragnet is pronounced as /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/.

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dragnet

🎣dragnet

noun

/ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

drag Dragon-fly

Meaning

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

Example Sentences

The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.

Example Expressions

police dragnet

Synonyms

search, manhunt, sweep, investigation

Antonyms

escape, freedom

Collocations

police dragnet, nationwide dragnet, dragnet operation

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