This is the 8612th most frequent Dutch word.
hulpschip
Support ship or auxiliary vessel.
Here, 'hulpschip' is used to refer to an auxiliary ship that provides assistance to other vessels in need.
Het hulpschip arriveerde om het gestrande vrachtschip te helpen.
The auxiliary ship arrived to assist the stranded cargo ship.
In this sentence, 'hulpschip' highlights the importance and role of the assistance-providing ship during an emergency.
Tijdens de storm bleek het hulpschip onmisbaar voor de reddingsoperatie.
During the storm, the auxiliary ship proved indispensable for the rescue operation.
Here, 'hulpschip' signifies a ship designated with a supportive function, especially for naval operations or missions.