broken arrow

bro·ken ar·row

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broh-kuh n ar-oh]
- /ˈbroʊ kən ˈær oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broh-kuh n ar-oh]
- /ˈbroʊ kən ˈær oʊ/

Definitions of broken arrow words

noun broken arrow a town in NE Oklahoma. 1
noun Definition of broken arrow in Technology (communications) The error code displayed on line 25 of a IBM 3270 terminal (or a terminal emulator emulating a 3270) for various kinds of protocol violations and "unexpected" error conditions (including connection to a down computer). On a PC, simulated with "->/_", with the two centre characters overstruck. "Broken arrow" is also military jargon for an accident involving nuclear weapons. 1
noun broken arrow (US, euphemistic, military) An accidental event that involves nuclear weapons or nuclear components but does not create the risk of nuclear war. 0
noun broken arrow (US, military) a code phrase that a ground unit is facing imminent destruction from enemy attack and all available air forces within range are to provide air support immediately. 0

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broken arrow popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

broken arrow usage trend in Literature

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