broad arrow

The broad arrow was used by the British to mark trees intended for ship building use in North America during colonial times.

But from Bryse's complaints, you'd think she'd taken a hit from a broad arrow.

'What can he do but let fly at them with a broad arrow?'

He threw a little pile of clothes, stamped with the broad arrow, on to the bench.

There were a pair of Ross binoculars with the broad arrow engraved on them, considerably damaged by sea water.

They were wearing cotton overalls with broad arrows on them, labor-camp inmates' clothing.

The broad arrow, central, the Queen's mark, her property.

On an expanse of sandy beach he formed a broad arrow with limestone rocks.

Du Cane considered the broad arrow to be a hindrance to escape and also a mark of shame.

Kettass had the troop deploy into a broad arrow with his vehicle in the lead and centre.