This is the 6176th most frequent Dutch word.
schot
"Schot" in English means "shot" (as in a projectile or attempt) or "partition" (as in a dividing wall/panel).
Here, 'schot' refers to a successful action performed by a player in games such as soccer or basketball.
De schutter maakte een perfect schot in een wedstrijd.
The shooter performed a perfect shot in a match.
In this context, 'schot' is used to denote a physical partition, especially in contexts like structural design.
Er zat een schot in de boot om water te scheiden.
There was a partition in the boat to separate water.
Here, 'schot' refers to the discharge from a weapon, such as a cannon or firearm.