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English translation: Frogman

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Dutch term or phrase:	kikker
English translation:	Frogman
Entered by:	Sonia Bloch

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16:33 Jun 16, 2006

Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Military / Defense / helicopter

Dutch term or phrase: kikker

een bemanningslid aan boord een helicopter van de Koninkrijke Marine

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Frogman

Explanation:
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.