moederschip

== Dutch == === Etymology === First attested in the 19th century. Compound of moeder +‎ schip, possibly a calque. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmu.dərˌsxɪp/ Hyphenation: moe‧der‧schip === Noun === moederschip n (plural moederschepen, no diminutive) mothership (ship functioning as a base for other vessels)