This is the 1309th most frequent Dutch word.
las
"Weld" (a joint or seam made by welding).
The word 'las' here is the first-person singular past tense of the verb 'lezen', which means 'to read'.
Ik las een boek gisteren.
I read a book yesterday.
The word 'las' here is a noun meaning 'weld', referring to the joint made by welding metals together.
De lasser maakte een perfecte las.
The welder made a perfect weld.
The word 'las' in this sentence again is a noun implying the point of connection where welding has occurred.