frogman
a swimmer specially equipped with air tanks, wetsuit, diving mask, etc., for underwater demolition, salvage, military operations, scientific exploration, etc.
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How to use frogman in a sentence
Often the frogmen had to swim to the beaches while the Navy was bombarding the shore and the enemy was firing back.
How unruly, knife-wielding swimmers became the first Navy SEALs | David Philipps | December 5, 2021 | Popular-ScienceTo 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.
How unruly, knife-wielding swimmers became the first Navy SEALs | David Philipps | December 5, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe frogman, who wanted to see more of the world, had accompanied her to assist in the search.
The Lost Princess of Oz | L. Frank BaumThe woman thought about this during the time that Cayke and the frogman ate their breakfast.
The Lost Princess of Oz | L. Frank BaumThe dove was as strong as Ugu had been, and in size it was considerably bigger than the frogman.
The Lost Princess of Oz | L. Frank Baum
You may be sure the girls carried no matches, nor did the frogman or Cayke or any of the animals.
The Lost Princess of Oz | L. Frank BaumBut the frogman took Jack's arm and then he followed the path more easily.
Glinda of Oz | L. Frank Baum
British Dictionary definitions for frogman
/ (ˈfrɒɡmən) /
a swimmer equipped with a rubber suit, flippers, and breathing equipment for working underwater
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