Film small game (5)
I believe the answer is:
spool
'film' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'small game' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'game' becomes 'pool' (pool is a kind of game).
's'+'pool'='SPOOL'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for spool that I've seen before include "Loops around with reel" , "Film reel; wind" , "Ribbon holder" , "On which film is wound" , "Cylinder for winding film etc" .)