broken arrow

Noun

Meaning

(technical writing) A callout marker that consists of a dashed line with an arrowhead.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broken,‎ arrow.

(US, euphemistic, military) An accidental event that involves nuclear weapons or nuclear components but does not create the risk of nuclear war.

(US, military) A code phrase indicating that a ground unit is facing imminent destruction from enemy attack and all available air forces within range are to provide air support immediately.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

Bent Spear Faded Giant Empty Quiver

Examples

I was just 20 years old when I wrote Broken Arrow. Neil Young

As part of his project to earn that rank, he built a pergola outside his church, the Church of Christ at Whispering Hills in Broken Arrow. Source: Internet

Elizabeth Marie Rodriguez charged with murder after 3 'accomplices' shot dead in Broken Arrow. Source: Internet

Lonnie Sullivan covers his face with a mask while getting a haircut at The Barber Shop in Broken Arrow, Okla., on Friday, April 24, 2020. Source: Internet

Broken Arrow police Sgt. Thomas Cooper says police were called to a home late Wednesday and found five people dead from stab wounds. Source: Internet

Broken Arrow students will gather on the second floor of the Capitol on Monday morning. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

broken apartment broken apology broken arch broken away broken axe broken bar