frogman
noun
frog·man
| \ ˈfrȯg-ˌman
, ˈfräg-, -mən\
, ˈfräg-, -mən\
Definition of frogman
: a person equipped (as with face mask, flippers, and air supply) for extended periods of underwater swimming
especially
: a person so equipped for military reconnaissance and demolition
Examples of frogman in a Sentence
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The rumored perpetrators included agents of the K.G.B. or M.I.6, or a team of frogmen from the Mossad. — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, "Jeffrey Epstein and the Mysterious Deaths of the Rich and Ruined," 12 Aug. 2019 Helicopters from the Hornet, the lead recovery ship, brought frogmen to the scene. — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, "A front row seat to historic splashdown," 21 July 2019 In one leg of the escape, the cocoons were placed on floating stretchers, and Thai frogmen pushed them along. — Hannah Beech, Richard C. Paddock And Muktita Suhartono, New York Times, "‘Still Can’t Believe It Worked’: The Story of the Thailand Cave Rescue," 12 July 2018 But the Thai frogmen were accustomed to tropical open water, not the gloomy, cold currents racing through the cave. — Hannah Beech, Richard C. Paddock And Muktita Suhartono, New York Times, "‘Still Can’t Believe It Worked’: The Story of the Thailand Cave Rescue," 12 July 2018 The determination and dedication of Saman will always be in all of our frogmen hearts. — Washington Post, "Death of ex-SEAL cave diver touches Thais riveted by rescue," 6 July 2018 His parents throw him a graduation party and give him a frogman's outfit. — Amy Henderson, Philly.com, "'The Graduate' at 50: Does it still hold up - or is it all plastics now?," 11 Jan. 2018 So, what about those old Navy and Marine Corps rumors about frogmen-slaying dolphins trained by the military? — Carl Prine, sandiegouniontribune.com, "After criticism of sea mammal program, Navy boots up robots," 22 Sep. 2017 Among those men being trained were members of the Navy Combat Demolition Units, later called the Underwater Demolition Teams or frogmen, and then, even later, Navy Seals. — Bonnie Gross, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fort Pierce to Jensen Beach: Scenic drive with Old Florida charm," 5 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'frogman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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frogman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of frogman
: a person (especially a man in the military or police) who uses special equipment to work underwater for long periods of time
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