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Clobber small animal (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kit

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This clue could be a double definition.

'clobber small' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'animal' is the second definition.
(kit is a kind of animal)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for kit that I've seen before include "Outfit" , "Set - uniform - gear" , "Stuff" , "Set of tools or clothes" , "Young cat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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