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dragnet
The term carries a strong connotation of sweeping, indiscriminate capture. In a maritime context, it describes a physical tool that clears a wide area of the seabed, often criticized for its lack of selectivity. This physical action provides the foundation for its law enforcement usage.
In a police context, a dragnet is not a single action but a strategic operation. It implies a systematic closing of all possible exit routes to trap a suspect. While "manhunt" refers to the general search for a person, "dragnet" specifically emphasizes the perimeter control and the coordinated effort to leave no gap for escape.
Meanings
Examples
The police set up a dragnet across the city to ensure the suspect could not escape.
We used a heavy dragnet to collect samples from the lake bed.
They are caught in a digital dragnet of surveillance and data collection.
They are caught in a digital dragnet of surveillance and data collection.
The officers established a dragnet around the harbor to intercept the smugglers.
I wonder if the dragnet will actually catch any fish in these shallow waters.
A massive dragnet was deployed to sweep the area for evidence.
The fishermen hauled in the dragnet and found it full of shrimp.
He realized he was walking straight into a police dragnet.