frogman

[ frog-man, -muhn, frawg- ]

noun

, plural frog·men [frog, -men, -m, uh, n, frawg, -].

1. a swimmer specially equipped with air tanks, wetsuit, diving mask, etc., for underwater demolition, salvage, military operations, scientific exploration, etc.

frogman

/ ˈfrɒɡmən /

noun

1. a swimmer equipped with a rubber suit, flippers, and breathing equipment for working underwater

Word History and Origins

Origin of frogman¹

First recorded in 1940–45; frog ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Often the frogmen had to swim to the beaches while the Navy was bombarding the shore and the enemy was firing back.

From Popular-Science

To this day, as a reminder of the frogman heritage, every new SEAL is given a ceremonial version of the same fixed-blade Navy knife that the frogmen carried.

From Popular-Science

The Frogman, who wanted to see more of the world, had accompanied her to assist in the search.

From Project Gutenberg

The woman thought about this during the time that Cayke and the Frogman ate their breakfast.

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The dove was as strong as Ugu had been, and in size it was considerably bigger than the Frogman.

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You may be sure the girls carried no matches, nor did the Frogman or Cayke or any of the animals.

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But the Frogman took Jack's arm and then he followed the path more easily.

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