HyperDic: bootstrap

English > 2 senses of the word bootstrap:
NOUNartifactbootstrapa strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
VERBsocialbootstraphelp oneself, often through improvised means
bootstrap > pronunciation
Soundsbuw'tstrae.p
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English > bootstrap: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on.
BroaderstrapAn elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Spanisharranque, lengüeta, oreja
Catalanarrencada, llengüeta, orella
English > bootstrap: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaninghelp oneself, often through improvised means.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Broaderhelp, assist, aidGive help or assistance

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