1. skat - Noun
2. Skat - Proper noun
(uncountable) A trick-taking card game for three players, popular in Germany.
(countable) A widow of two cards in the game of skat.
Skat
(astronomy) The star Delta Aquarii in the constellation of Aquarius.
Ernest Ranglin claimed that the term was coined by musicians to refer to the "skat! skat! skat!" scratching guitar strum. Source: Internet
The rules of skat are governed by The International Skat Players Association and in Germany by the Deutscher Skatverband which publishes the Skatordnung. Source: Internet
The undealt cards, if any, are left face down in the middle of the table, forming the stock (also called the talon, widow, skat or kitty depending on the game and region). Source: Internet