Angler's winding gear? (4)

I believe the answer is:

reel

(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "Revolving spool" , "Stagger around in the dance" , "Stagger about in lively dance" , "blows making one do this?" , "Highland dance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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