1. bootstrap

noun. ['ˈbuːtˌstræp'] a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on.

Rhymes with Bootstrap

• flytrap
• mousetrap

Sentences with bootstrap

1. Noun, singular or mass
Companies that play the bootstrap game may garner a temporary boost in stock price.

2. Verb, base form
Grants often can be vital in helping cash-strapped ADCs bootstrap their financing needs.

2. bootstrap

verb. ['ˈbuːtˌstræp'] help oneself, often through improvised means.