Leads that may get crossed (5)
I believe the answer is:
wires
'leads' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for wires that I've seen before include "Metal strands" , "Cables; telegrams" , "Metal threads" .)