English dictionary

fringe

/fr/I/n/dZ/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the outside boundary or surface of something

noun.shape

Synonyms outer boundary periphery

Source: WordNet 3.0
a part of the city far removed from the center

noun.location

Synonyms outskirt

Source: WordNet 3.0
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms interference fringe

Source: WordNet 3.0
a social group holding marginal or extreme views

noun.group

Examples
Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

noun.body

Synonyms bang

Source: WordNet 3.0
an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
An ornamental appendage to the border of a piece of stuff, originally consisting of the ends of the warp, projecting beyond the woven fabric; but more commonly made separate and sewed on, consisting sometimes of projecting ends, twisted or plaited together, and sometimes of loose threads of wool, silk, or linen, or narrow strips of leather, or the like.

noun

Source: webster1913

adorn with a fringe

verb.creation

Examples
The weaver fringed the scarf.

Source: WordNet 3.0
decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

verb.contact

Examples
Fur fringed the hem of the dress.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe.

verb

Source: webster1913