frogman
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈfrɔɡˌmæn/
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buceador
- Where's my frogman?
- Navy frogman
They never liked us Frogmen seals to begin with.
- They never liked us Frogmen seals to begin with.
Examples
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He's a communications expert and he was a frogman during the war.
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If we're going to try and sink a large ship, we'll need Freddy "The Buzz" frogman.
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Do you expect to be a frogman all your life?
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I wore a frogman outfit.
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Soldier, you put every man and woman in this sub in jeopardy... ...with your little frogman stunt.
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During the rescue operation, the frogman descended into the murky waters to locate the missing divers.
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He trained for years to become a frogman, mastering the skills needed for underwater missions.
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The frogman used advanced breathing equipment to explore shipwrecks on the ocean floor.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person who goes underwater to swim or work, often with special gear
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3.2
A person who swims underwater using a breathing tank
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5.8
A person who dives deep in the sea using special equipment to protect from high pressure
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5.0
A person who swims underwater with a mask and fins for fun or sport
A woman who dives underwater for military or rescue work
A person who works or swims under water using breathing gear
A person who dives underwater to do work like catching fish or checking pipes
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word frogman comes from frog and man because early divers wore fins and rubber suits that made them look like a 'frog' in the water. That's why today a frogman is a trained diver who works underwater for the navy or in rescue work.