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That of the crowd at a Lions' match? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roar

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'match?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to natural events as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for roar that I've seen before include "Loud noise of angry bull" , "Make a loud noise" , "Noise of lion" , "Deep loud sound as of lion or bull" , "Bellow, holler" .)

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