This is the 1361st most frequent Dutch word.
schoot
"Lap" (the upper part of the thighs when sitting).
Here, 'schoot' refers to 'lap', an area formed by the thighs when sitting down.
De kat ligt op mijn schoot.
The cat is lying on my lap.
In this sentence, 'schoot' again refers to 'lap', emphasizing the location the book is placed.
Hij nam het boek op de schoot.
He placed the book on his lap.
In this example, 'schoot' is derived from the verb 'schieten', meaning 'to shoot', denoting the quick movement of the ball.