"rolling block" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rolling blocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rolling block (plural rolling blocks)
  1. A form of firearm action where the sealing of the breech is done with a specially shaped breechblock able to rotate on a pin. Wikipedia link: rolling block Categories (topical): Firearms, Weapons Related terms: falling block, bolt action, lever action

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