broken arrows

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Definition of broken arrows in English English dictionary: plural form of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow: Alternative spelling of broken arrow, a nuclear accident
broken arrow: An accidental event that involves nuclear weapons or nuclear components but does not create the risk of nuclear war
In the US, the code name for a serious nuclear weapons incident is Broken Arrow. It is US policy neither to confirm nor deny the existence of nuclear weapons at any specific location; this also applies to Broken Arrow incidents.
broken arrow: 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

broken arrows

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bro·ken ar·rows

brōkın ärōz

/ˈbrōkən ˈarōz/ /ˈbroʊkən ˈæroʊz/

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