This is the 6181st most frequent Dutch word.
schuiling
Shelter.
The word 'schuiling' here is used to mean 'shelter' as a place of protection.
Wij zochten schuiling onder een boom toen het regende.
We sought shelter under a tree when it was raining.
'Schuiling' is used to represent a safe haven for the animals against harsh conditions.
De dieren vonden schuiling in de grot tegen de storm.
The animals found shelter in the cave from the storm.
Here, 'schuiling' refers to providing a safe spot or protection during adverse weather.