English Explanatory Dictionary

falling block

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the rifle and actuated by a lever.

Word forms

falling block falling blocks
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