Broken Arrow

¹

or bro·ken ar·row

[ broh-kuhn ar-oh ]

noun

, U.S. Military.

1. 1. a nuclear weapon that has been removed from the arsenal by theft, loss, accidental launch or detonation, etc., but has not resulted in harm.
   2. the theft, accidental launch, or other event that causes such a weapon to be removed from the arsenal.
2. a code phrase summoning all military aircraft in the area to the immediate support of ground forces about to be overwhelmed.

Broken Arrow

²

[ broh-kuhn ar-oh ]

noun

1. a town in northeastern Oklahoma.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Broken Arrow¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Woo made his stateside debut with the 1993 Jean Claude Van Damme action romp “Hard Target,” historic for being the first modern U.S. studio film helmed by an Asian director, then directed Travolta in 1996’s nuclear action thriller “Broken Arrow.”

From Los Angeles Times

McDugle, from Broken Arrow, in northeast Oklahoma, has been a supporter of death row inmate Richard Glossip, who has long maintained his innocence and whose execution has been temporarily blocked by the U.S.

From Seattle Times

Among the songs on his solo debut, “Broken Arrow” had a separate life.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit filed Monday in Tulsa County District Court against Broken Arrow Public Schools and two employees by Lena’ Black alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations to her state and federal constitutional rights to free speech and freedom of religion.

From Seattle Times

The bodies of Brian Nelson, 34, his wife Brittney Nelson, 32, and their six children were found in October inside the flaming home in Broken Arrow, a Tulsa suburb.

From Washington Times