trampoline — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bootstrap verb To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
- trampoline noun A device made of tough fabric stretched over a frame with springs, used for bouncing.
Senses
trampoline is used for these senses in English:
- bootstrap (figuratively) A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.
- trampoline A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.
bootstrap — full definition
- verb To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
- verb In computing, to start up a computer or system by loading a small initial program that then loads the rest.
- noun A loop of leather or fabric at the back of a boot, used to pull it on.
trampoline — full definition
- noun A device made of tough fabric stretched over a frame with springs, used for bouncing.
- noun A gymnastic sport in which athletes perform tricks while bouncing on a trampoline.