Frogman

Pronunciation: /frɔɡmən/

Definitions of frogman

noun A person who swims underwater using a rubber suit and breathing apparatus; a diver

Example Sentences

A1 The frogman swam underwater to catch fish.

A2 The frogman wore a wetsuit and flippers for his diving expedition.

B1 The frogman used a special breathing apparatus to stay underwater for long periods of time.

B2 The frogman was part of a elite military unit specializing in underwater operations.

C1 The frogman's expertise in deep-sea diving made him a valuable asset to the team.

C2 The frogman's stealthy movements in the water made him a formidable opponent in underwater combat.

Examples of frogman in a Sentence

formal The frogman emerged from the water, ready to begin his underwater mission.

informal I heard that the frogman is the best swimmer on the team.

slang Check out that cool frogman diving into the pool!

figurative She was like a frogman, diving deep into the sea of knowledge to find the answers.

Grammatical Forms of frogman

• past tense: frogmanned
• plural: frogmen
• comparative: more frogman
• superlative: most frogman
• present tense: frogman
• future tense: will frogman
• perfect tense: have frogmanned
• continuous tense: is frogmanning
• singular: frogman
• positive degree: frogman
• infinitive: to frogman
• gerund: frogmanning
• participle: frogmanned

Origin and Evolution of frogman

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'frogman' originated from the early 20th century military slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe divers in frog-like suits, the term 'frogman' has evolved to refer to any underwater diver, especially those involved in military or special operations.