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BOOTSTRAP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("bootstrap" is a kind of...):

strap (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Help oneself, often through improvised means

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "bootstrap" is one way to...):

aid; assist; help (give help or assistance; be of service)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

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