frogman

[ frog-man, -muhn, frawg- ]

/ ˈfrɒgˌmæn, -mən, ˈfrɔg- /

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noun, plural frog·men

[frog-men, -muhn]. /ˈfrɒgˌmɛn, -mən/.

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

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Origin of frogman

First recorded in 1940–45; frog¹ + man

Words nearby frogman

froghopper, frog in a small pond, frog in one's throat, frog kick, frog lily, frogman, frogmarch, frogmouth, frog orchid, frog pad, frog's-bit

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How to use frogman in a sentence

The Frogman, who wanted to see more of the world, had accompanied her to assist in the search.
The Lost Princess of Oz|L. Frank Baum
The woman thought about this during the time that Cayke and the Frogman ate their breakfast.
The Lost Princess of Oz|L. Frank Baum
The 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 Baum

But 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

frogman

/ (ˈfrɒɡmən) /

noun plural -men

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

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