bootstrap

/ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/noun
Middle School
1

A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.

2

A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.

3

The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory.

4

The process necessary to compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.

5

Any method or instance of estimating properties of an estimator (such as its variance) by measuring those properties when sampling from an approximating distribution.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing