No. 946 in Russian
ракетный
"Raketnyy" means "missile" or "rocket-related."
In a sentence
Ракетный двигатель используется для перемещения в космосе.
A rocket engine is used for space travel.
The word 'ракетный' (rocket, pertaining to rockets) is used here as an adjective modifying the noun 'двигатель' (engine), showing it relates to rockets.
Ракетный спорт набирает популярность среди молодежи.
Rocket sports are gaining popularity among the youth.
In this example, 'ракетный' (rocket) describes the noun 'спорт' (sports), and metaphorically implies a high-powered or dynamic kind of sport.
Учёные разрабатывают новые ракетные системы для космических исследований.
Scientists are developing new rocket systems for space exploration.
Here, 'ракетные' (rocket) is describing the noun 'системы' (systems), directly relating to rocket functionality or technology.
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