schot

Schot is a term found in Dutch-language usage with several distinct meanings depending on context. In everyday speech, it commonly refers to a shot, either a fired discharge or an attempt to achieve something, similar to the English word “shot.” This sense appears in phrases related to firearms or scoring, such as a shot on target or a single discharge.

In nautical, architectural, and technical contexts, schot denotes a partition or bulkhead—an interior wall or barrier that divides a vessel’s hull or a building into compartments. In these uses, the word emphasizes separation of space within a larger whole.

Schot is also used as a surname in Dutch-speaking communities. As with many surnames, individuals bearing the name may be found in historical and contemporary records.

The term is distinct from similarly spelled or related terms such as Schott, which appears in German-language contexts as a surname and in the name of the Schott glass company, among other uses.