Cryptic crossword clue
One stops weapon test to do with bearings 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ARMORIAL

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The straight part
We know that "to do with bearings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to do with bearings = armorial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARMORIAL mean?

ARMORIAL noun
  1. A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.
ARMORIAL adjective
  1. Of, or relating to heraldry, or to heraldic arms.
  2. In, or pertaining to, armor.

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