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fringe
fringe
/ˈfrɪndʒ/
noun
(
)
The outside boundary or surface of something
(
outer boundary
,
periphery
,
fringe
)
the outside boundary or surface of something
(
)
A part of the city far removed from the center
(
fringe
,
outskirt
)
a part of the city far removed from the center
They built a factory on the outskirts of the city
they built a factory on the outskirts of the city
An ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
(
fringe
)
an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
The shawl was bordered with a delicate fringe, adding elegance to the garment.
The shawl was bordered with a delicate fringe, adding elegance to the garment.
A border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
(
fringe
,
bang
[ N. American]
)
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
A social group holding marginal or extreme views
(
fringe
)
a social group holding marginal or extreme views
Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
(
fringe
,
interference fringe
)
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
verb
Decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
(
fringe
)
decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
Fur fringed the hem of the dress
fur fringed the hem of the dress
(handicraft) adorn with a fringe
(
fringe
)
(handicraft) adorn with a fringe
The weaver fringed the scarf
The weaver fringed the scarf
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