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- broken arrow/ˌbrəʊkən ˈærəʊ/A military term for a serious accident involving a nuclear weapon, such as its loss, theft, or accidental detonation.nounLow-frequency compound noun (C1+). Known primarily through specialist/military contexts and popular culture (films, gaming).
- broken chord/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈkɔːd/A chord whose notes are played in succession (arpeggiated) rather than simultaneously.nounC2
- broken coal/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈkəʊl/Coal that has been crushed or fragmented into smaller, irregular pieces, often as a byproduct of mining or handling.nounLow
- broken consort/ˌbrəʊkən ˈkɒnsɔːt/A musical ensemble in Renaissance and early Baroque music consisting of instruments from different families (e.g., string, wind, keyboard) playing together.nounC2
- broken field/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈfiːld/An area of ground, especially in sports like rugby or American football, where the defensive formation has been disrupted, creating open space for offensive players to advance.nounC1/C2
- broken heart/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈhɑːt/Intense emotional suffering or grief, typically caused by the loss of a romantic relationship, deep disappointment, or profound sadness.nounB2
- broken hill/ˌbrəʊkən ˈhɪl/A hill with a jagged, irregular, or collapsed summit; a hill that appears fractured or fragmented in form.nounlow
- broken home/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈhəʊm/A family in which the parents are divorced or separated, resulting in a fragmented household structure.nounC1
- broken ice/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈaɪs/A literal description of ice on a body of water that has fractured into pieces.nounB2
- broken line/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈlaɪn/A line consisting of a series of short dashes or segments with gaps between them.nounC1
- broken lot/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈlɒt/A collection of items that is incomplete or not in full sets; merchandise sold individually rather than in standard packaged units.nounC1
- broken pediment/ˌbrəʊkən ˈpɛdɪmənt/A type of pediment in classical architecture where the horizontal cornice is interrupted, usually at the center, to create an opening for ornamental features such as urns, statues, or scrollwork.nounRare (very low frequency, specialized term)
- broken play/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈpleɪ/An unscripted or improvised sequence in team sports where the standard or planned play has failed.nounC1
- broken twill weave/ˌbrəʊ.kən twɪl ˈwiːv/A type of textile weave pattern where the diagonal line of a standard twill weave is intentionally broken or reversed at intervals, creating a zigzag or herringbone-like appearance.nounLow
- broken water/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈwɔː.təz/A phrase referring to the rupture of the amniotic sac during pregnancy, signalling the onset of labour.nounLow (Specialist/Medical Context); Very Low (Metaphorical)
- broken wind/ˌbrəʊ.kən ˈwɪnd/A chronic respiratory condition in horses, typically characterized by difficult or labored breathing and a persistent cough; a symptom of emphysema in equines.nounVery low
- broken-check/ˌbrəʊkən ˈtʃek/A check (cheque) that cannot be cashed or honored by the bank, typically due to insufficient funds in the issuer's account.nounLow
- broker/ˈbrəʊkə(r)/A person or company that acts as an intermediary between a buyer and seller, or an agent who facilitates transactions, often in finance, real estate, or insurance.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- broker-dealer/ˈbrəʊkə ˈdiːlə/A financial firm or individual that acts as both a broker (executing trades for clients) and a dealer (trading for its own account).nounC2
- brokerage/ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ/A company or service that arranges transactions between a buyer and seller, especially in finance and property, for a commission or fee.nounC1
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