This is the 6183rd most frequent Dutch word.
schutten
To move a vessel through a lock system.
Here, 'schutten' is used as a technical term meaning to guide a ship through a sluice or lock in a waterway.
De sluiswachter moet het schip schutten voordat het verder kan varen.
The lock keeper needs to sluice the ship before it can continue sailing.
In this context, 'schutten' refers to enclosing or protecting an area, such as marking a boundary with a fence.
Wij moeten onze tuin schutten met een stevige houten schutting.
We need to enclose our garden with a sturdy wooden fence.
In this sentence, 'schutten' describes protecting something valuable, ensuring its safety and security.