Frogmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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frogmen

 

[ ˈfrɔɡˌmɛn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military personnel

Frogmen are specially trained sailors who engage in underwater operations. They are often part of special forces units and are skilled in tasks such as demolition, reconnaissance, and salvage.

Synonyms

combat diver, naval commando, underwater operative

Examples of usage

  • The frogmen conducted a covert operation to gather intelligence underwater.
  • Frogmen from the Navy SEALs performed a daring rescue mission.
  • During World War II, frogmen were crucial for reconnaissance and sabotage missions.
  • The training for frogmen includes rigorous swimming and diving exercises.

Translations

Translations of the word "frogmen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mergulhadores

🇮🇳 मेंढक पुरुष

🇩🇪 Schnorchelgeräteträger

🇮🇩 penyelam katak

🇺🇦 люди-лягушки

🇵🇱 żabojady

🇯🇵 フロッグマン

🇫🇷 grenouilles

🇪🇸 hombres rana

🇹🇷 kurbağa adamlar

🇰🇷 개구리맨

🇸🇦 رجال الضفادع

🇨🇿 žabí muži

🇸🇰 žabí muži

🇨🇳 青蛙人

🇸🇮 žabji ljudje

🇮🇸 froskar

🇰🇿 бақа адамдар

🇬🇪 თხილის კაცები

🇦🇿 qurbağa adamlar

🇲🇽 hombres rana

Word origin

The term 'frogman' originated during World War II, specifically relating to the U.S. Navy's underwater demolition teams. The name likely comes from the amphibious nature of these personnel who operated underwater, much like frogs. These units were employed in various operations, including reconnaissance and demolition of enemy installations. The use of the term 'frogman' became popularized as these divers performed daring missions that required advanced skills in swimming, diving, and combat. Known for their stealth and effectiveness, frogmen played a vital role in many military operations throughout history, and the term has since been adopted in a broader context to describe any diver engaging in military operations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,644, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.