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bootstrap

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
P
Contains
OO
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈbuːtˌstɹæp

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noun

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

verb

  1. Help oneself, often through improvised means

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