This is the 1139th most frequent Dutch word.
schieten
"Schieten" means "to shoot" in English.
'Schieten' in this example is used metaphorically to describe the rapid movement of thoughts in various directions.
Mijn gedachten schieten alle kanten op.
My thoughts are racing in all directions.
Here, 'schieten' is used figuratively to indicate a quick action, in this case, entering a state of laughter.
Ik schiet altijd snel in de lach.
I always quickly burst into laughter.
In this sentence, 'schieten' is used literally to mean releasing or shooting an object, specifically an arrow.