dragnet
|drag/net|
B2
/ˈdræɡˌnɛt/
systematic search
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dragnet' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'draggenet,' where 'dragge' meant 'to drag' and 'net' referred to a fishing net.
Historical Evolution
'draggenet' transformed into the modern English word 'dragnet' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a net for dragging,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a systematic search.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a net drawn along the bottom of a body of water to catch fish or other aquatic animals.
The fishermen used a dragnet to catch a large number of fish.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 04:49