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boot camp

boot camp (plural boot camps)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. camp for military recruits: a training camp for military recruits ( informal )

2. camp for delinquents: a disciplinary camp to which juvenile offenders are sent

3. training course: a training session or course ( informal )
a home computing boot camp

[<boot1 "naval or marine corps recruit"]
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