frogman

/ˈfrɒɡmən/ /ˈfrɔɡmən/

Meanings

noun

A diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one in scuba gear).

Examples :

"During the ocean cleanup operation, a frogman in a heavy diving suit carefully inspected the shipwreck for leaking oil. "

noun

A military diver, e.g. a US Navy SEAL.

Examples :

"During the exercise, the frogman carefully planted explosives on the mock enemy ship. "

military nautical person job war

Related Words

cleanup noun

[ˈkliːˌnʌp]

The act of cleaning or tidying something.

"After the party, the cleanup took several hours. "

shipwreck noun

/ˈʃɪpɹɛk/

A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.

"The old fishing boat was a shipwreck, so it was no longer usable. "

opposed verb

/əˈpəʊzd/ /əˈpoʊzd/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

explosives noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪvz/

Any explosive substance.

"Construction workers use explosives to break down large rocks. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

planted verb

/ˈplæntəd/ /ˈplæntɪd/ /ˈplɑːntəd/ /ˈplɑːntɪd/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"My daughter planted a sunflower seed in a small pot on the windowsill. "

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."

leaking verb

/ˈliːkɪŋ/

To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.

"The faucet has been leaking since last month."

inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."