"Bent Spear" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bent Spears [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Bent Spear}} Bent Spear (plural Bent Spears)
  1. (US, euphemistic, military) A significant incident with a nuclear weapon, nuclear components, or nuclear-bearing vehicle. Tags: US, euphemistic Categories (topical): Military, Nuclear warfare Related terms: Broken Arrow, Empty Quiver, Faded Giant
    Sense id: en-Bent_Spear-en-noun-LE1mQjBk Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms Topics: government, military, politics, war

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