word
Dragnet
DRA-gneht
/ˈdræˌɡnɛt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dragnet
Dictionary meaning
A system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals).
Examples
- Caught in the police dragnet.
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