Spools (5)
I believe the answer is:
reels
'spools' is the definition.
('reel' can be a synonym of 'spool')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for reels that I've seen before include "Highland dances" , "Old film parts" , "Bobbins" , "Staggers about in lively dances" , "Scottish dances" .)