This is the 831st most frequent Danish word.
skud
"Skud" in Danish means "shot" (as in firing a weapon, a medical injection, or a sports attempt) or "sprout/shoot" (as in plant growth).
Here, 'skud' metaphorically represents an attempt or guess.
Han tog et skud i mørket.
He took a shot in the dark.
In this sentence, 'skud' is literally referring to a gunshot aimed at an animal during hunting.
Bukkejagt kræver et præcist skud.
Deer hunting requires a precise shot.
Here, 'skud' refers to the new growth or buds on a tree.