sota

noun
  1. 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. noun
    In the game of Brisca, the sota is a valuable card.
    He drew the sota of hearts, which helped him win the hand.
  2. 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. noun
    He participated in a SOTA activation from the peak of Mount Whitney.
    SOTA enthusiasts often hike to remote locations to set up their radio equipment.