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Definition of frogman

frogman

/ˈfrɔːɡˌmæn/
frog · man
Plural:frogmen
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frogman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A diver equipped with a rubber wetsuit, swimfins, and self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to perform underwater reconnaissance, rescue, or demolition tasks.

Example

"The rescue team deployed a skilled frogman to inspect the submerged hull of the sunken vessel."

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• Rhymes for frogman

• Nearby Words

froggy
froglet
froglike
frogman
frogmouth
frogspawn
frolic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s during World War II from 'frog' and 'man', in reference to the green rubber suit and webbed swimfins worn by underwater divers, which made them resemble frogs in the water.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frogman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frogman
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