This is the 12181st most frequent Polish word.
maskował
"Maskował" means "was masking" or "was concealing."
In this sentence, 'maskował' is used to describe the process of making the ship less visible by using a net for concealment.
Marynarz maskował okręt przy użyciu siatki maskującej.
The sailor camouflaged the ship using a camouflage net.
Here, 'maskował' indicates the act of concealing oneself with the aid of surroundings to avoid being found.
Podczas gry w chowanego, dziecko maskowało się za drzewem.
During the game of hide and seek, the child was hiding behind the tree.
In this context, 'maskował' refers to hiding one's intentions or actions to prevent them from being noticed by others, especially authorities.