Dragnet

Pronunciation: /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

Definitions of dragnet

noun a system or network for apprehending criminals or suspects

Example Sentences

A1 The police used a dragnet to catch the thief.

A2 The dragnet was set up to capture all the suspects in the area.

B1 The government implemented a dragnet to track down illegal immigrants.

B2 The company set up a dragnet to investigate the financial discrepancies.

C1 The dragnet operation was successful in apprehending the notorious criminal.

C2 The authorities conducted a dragnet to uncover the corruption within the organization.

Examples of dragnet in a Sentence

formal The police set up a dragnet to catch the thief.

informal The cops are using a dragnet to find the suspect.

slang The authorities have cast a dragnet to nab the criminal.

figurative The company's marketing campaign was like a dragnet, capturing the attention of potential customers.

Grammatical Forms of dragnet

• plural: dragnets
• present tense: dragnets
• future tense: will dragnet
• perfect tense: have dragneted
• continuous tense: is dragneting
• singular: dragnet
• positive degree: more dragnet
• infinitive: to dragnet
• gerund: dragneting
• participle: dragneted

Origin and Evolution of dragnet

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dragnet' originated from the practice of using a large net to catch fish or other aquatic animals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dragnet' evolved to also refer to a method of catching criminals or suspects by using a widespread search or investigation.