bootstrap
1 of 2noun/ˈbuːtstræp/
Forms:bootstraps
1
a looped strap sewn to the top of a boot, used to help pull the boot on
- The cowboy checked the boot for a broken bootstrap.
- Leather boots often have a reinforced bootstrap for durability.
- She tugged on the bootstrap and slid her boot on quickly.
- The boot's tight fit made the bootstrap essential.
- Each boot has a small bootstrap for easy wear.
2
a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- 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.
- Many startups use bootstrap financing methods such as crowdfunding or bootstrapping to fund their initial development and growth.
- The term "bootstrap" is also used in the context of bootstrapping algorithms, which use a simple initial estimate to iteratively improve a solution.
- In computing, "bootstrap" can refer to the process of loading and initializing a computer's operating system.