Frogman
(noun)
A person who is trained to perform underwater diving missions, especially in military or law enforcement contexts.
Origin:
The origin of the term 'frogman' is unclear, but it is thought to derive from the fact that frogmen often wear frogman suits or other types of diving gear.
Examples:
- The frogmen were sent in to defuse the underwater bombs.
- The frogman swam to the sunken ship to retrieve valuable items.
- The frogman's mission was to gather intelligence on enemy naval activity.
- The frogman had to be rescued after his oxygen ran out during a dive.
- The frogman team was instrumental in the search and rescue mission following the disaster.