Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

kikker

English translation:

Frogman

Added to glossary by Sonia Bloch
Jun 16, 2006 16:33
17 yrs ago
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Dutch term

kikker

Dutch to English Other Military / Defense helicopter
een bemanningslid aan boord een helicopter van de Koninkrijke Marine
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5 +4 Frogman

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Frogman

Kikvorsman (duiker): frogman - A swimmer provided with breathing apparatus and other equipment to execute underwater maneuvers, especially military maneuvers

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-06-16 18:19:58 GMT)
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'Kikker' literally translates into frog, however while 'kikker' is acceptable Dutch navy/military slang for 'kikvorsman', 'frog' is not an acceptable slang term for frogman.
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