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drag⋅net

[drag-net]
–noun
1. a net to be drawn along the bottom of a river, pond, etc., or along the ground, to catch fish, small game, etc.
2. a system or network for finding or catching someone, as a criminal wanted by the police.

Origin:
1535–45; ME; see drag, net 1 , dray
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drag·net   (drāg'nět')   
n.  
  1. A system of coordinated procedures for apprehending criminal suspects or other wanted persons.

    1. A net for trawling; a trawl.

    2. A net for catching small game.

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