Definitions

1. noun

a network of lines or a system for catching and holding something, especially fish.

“The fishermen used a dragnet to catch as many fish as possible.”

2. noun

a television series, especially a long-running one, that covers a wide range of topics.

“The detective show was a staple of American television, often referred to as a dragnet.”

3. verb

to catch or gather something, especially fish, using a net or other device.

“The fisherman began to dragnet the river, searching for the elusive trout.”