This is the 1403rd most frequent Dutch word.
wapen
Weapon.
Here, 'wapen' is used to mean 'coat of arms,' representing a symbolic emblem typically associated with national or familial heraldry.
Het wapen van Nederland heeft een leeuw als symbool.
The coat of arms of the Netherlands has a lion as its symbol.
In this sentence, 'wapen' refers to a tangible weapon, such as a firearm or military equipment geared for defense or action.
De soldaat droeg een wapen bij zich tijdens de oefening.
The soldier carried a weapon with him during the exercise.
Here, 'wapen' is used metaphorically to imply a means or tool in combating an abstract concept or challenge.