Skittles (8)
I believe the answer is:
ninepins
'skittles' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ninepins that I've seen before include "Form of skittles" , "Bowling game" , "Skittles, IX objects to be knocked down" , "Bowling targets" , "Skittles (IX, not V)" .)