Fringe - Definition

fringe

n 1: the outside boundary or surface of something [syn:
periphery, fringe, outer boundary]
2: a part of the city far removed from the center; "they built a
factory on the outskirts of the city" [syn: outskirt,
fringe]
3: one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference
and diffraction of light [syn: fringe, interference
fringe]
4: a social group holding marginal or extreme views; "members of
the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"
5: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the
forehead [syn: bang, fringe]
6: an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging
threads or tassels
v 1: adorn with a fringe; "The weaver fringed the scarf"
2: decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe; "fur
fringed the hem of the dress"

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