Dragnet Definition

dragnet
noun
  1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals); "caught in the police dragnet"
  2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

"Dragnet" in song lyrics

See how dragnet is used in real songs:

  • "Designed by Russian blacksmith, captured by a police dragnet"
    Artfull Dodgers f/ Killah Priest — Pillars of Ivory
  • "I'm rocking up spots like that nightshow Dragnet"
    Da Youngstas f/ Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
  • "I was born with this magnet, warned by the dragnet"
    U-God, Bobby Digital (RZA), Inspectah Deck, Suga Bang Bang — Killa Beez

Usage tips for "dragnet"

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