frogman
frogman — noun
- frogmansingular
- frogmenplural
1. A person trained to swim and operate below the surface of water while wearing a
A person trained to swim and operate below the surface of water while wearing a breathing device, foot fins, and a waterproof suit, typically for police, military, or repair work.
The police called in a frogman to search the river after the robbery.
called in a frogman + for [purpose]
A navy frogman checked the ship's hull for damage below the waterline.
navy frogman + professional inspection
The rescue team sent a frogman down to see if anyone was in the sunken van.
After the earthquake, a frogman examined the cracks in the dam's underwater wall.
The frogman adjusted his oxygen tank before diving into the dark harbour water.
- diver
More general; a diver may swim underwater for sport or work, while a frogman typically works professionally in military, police, or rescue settings.