Spinning item for a circus performer (5)

I believe the answer is:

plate

(Other definitions for plate that I've seen before include "Flat dish for food" , "Thin sheet, as of glass" , "Salver" , "Flower" , "Put film on" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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