"maskirovka" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Russian маскиро́вка (maskiróvka, “camouflage”). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|ru|маскиро́вка||camouflage|g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Russian маскиро́вка (maskiróvka, “camouflage”), {{bor+|en|ru|маскиро́вка||camouflage}} Borrowed from Russian маскиро́вка (maskiróvka, “camouflage”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maskirovka (uncountable)
  1. (military, especially regarding Soviet warfare) A set of procedures designed to confuse, mislead, and camouflage oneself from the enemy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-maskirovka-en-noun-MaY1Xwl7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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