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Bootstrap
01
a looped strap sewn to the top of a boot, used to help pull the boot on
Examples
The cowboy checked the boot for a broken bootstrap.
Leather boots often have a reinforced bootstrap for durability.
02
a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer
Examples
Bootstrap is a popular front-end framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.
The bootstrap process involves loading a minimal set of files and resources to start up a computer system.
to bootstrap
01
to advance oneself by one's own efforts, often using improvised methods
Examples
He bootstrapped his way through college while working full-time.
He managed to bootstrap a solution to the software problem.
