frogmen

/ˈfrɒɡmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Men trained to operate underwater, especially in a military or naval context.

“The Navy’s special operations team included a group of skilled frogmen who conducted covert missions.”

2. noun

Men trained to jump from aircraft into water, typically as part of a military parachute operation.

“The airborne unit’s frogmen parachuted into the ocean, then quickly assembled and set up their equipment.”

Synonyms

  • divers
  • scuba divers

Antonyms

  • landlubbers
  • non-swimmers