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Coshes slimy pests! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slugs

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This clue might be a double definition.

'coshes' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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'slimy pests' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
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(Another definition for slugs that I've seen is " Land molluscs".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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