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English noun: bootstrap

1. bootstrap (artifact) a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on


Broader (hypernym)strap


English verb: bootstrap

1. bootstrap (social) help oneself, often through improvised means


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)aid, assist, help









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