Definitions for fringe

Definitions for (noun) fringe

Main entry: fringe

Definition: an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels


Main entry: bang, fringe

Definition: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead


Main entry: fringe

Definition: a social group holding marginal or extreme views

Usage: members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times


Main entry: fringe, outskirt

Definition: a part of the city far removed from the center

Usage: they built a factory on the outskirts of the city


Main entry: fringe, interference fringe

Definition: one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light


Main entry: periphery, outer boundary, fringe

Definition: the outside boundary or surface of something


Definitions for (verb) fringe

Main entry: fringe

Definition: decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

Usage: fur fringed the hem of the dress


Main entry: fringe

Definition: adorn with a fringe

Usage: The weaver fringed the scarf


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