The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUNDIALS
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What does SUNDIALS mean?
SUNDIALS noun- A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.