ALL meanings of broken arrow
bro·ken ar·row
B b - noun Technical meaning of broken arrow (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 a town in NE Oklahoma. 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