sota
- In some card games, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, 'sota' refers to the jack or knave, which is a playing card that typically ranks between the ten and the queen. nounIn the game of Brisca, the sota is a valuable card.He drew the sota of hearts, which helped him win the hand.
- In the context of amateur radio, 'SOTA' stands for 'Summits on the Air', which is an award scheme for radio amateurs that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. nounHe participated in a SOTA activation from the peak of Mount Whitney.SOTA enthusiasts often hike to remote locations to set up their radio equipment.