DRAGNET Synonyms
4 hypernyms for dragnet. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DRAGNET
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| trawl | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) • a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths verb • fish with trawlers | ||||||
| entrapment | noun n | |||||
noun • a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials | ||||||
| mesh | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles • contact by fitting together • the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • keep engaged • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • work together in harmony • entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh | ||||||
| net | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
adjective • remaining after all deductions noun • a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange • a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects • the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) • a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey) • game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals adjective satellite • conclusive in a process or progression verb • make as a net profit • yield as a net profit • construct or form a web, as if by weaving • catch with a net | ||||||
| noose | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose • a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled verb • make a noose in or of • secure with a noose | ||||||
| snare | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head • a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities • strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose verb • catch in or as if in a trap • entice and trap | ||||||
| trap | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned • drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise • informal terms for the mouth • a light two-wheeled carriage • a hazard on a golf course verb • place in a confining or embarrassing position • catch in or as if in a trap • hold or catch as if in a trap • to hold fast or prevent from moving • to sell marijuana on a street corner | ||||||
| web | noun n | |||||
noun • an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving • an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim • the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft • an interconnected system of things or people • computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol • a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven) • membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals verb • construct or form a web, as if by weaving | ||||||
| snares | noun n | |||||
noun • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head • a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities • strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose verb • catch in or as if in a trap • entice and trap | ||||||
| trawl net | noun n | |||||
noun • a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths | ||||||