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  1. falling block: Wiktionary
  2. Falling Block, Falling-block, Falling block: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (falling block)

noun:  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.

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