noun
the outside boundary or surface of something
Synonyms
noun
a part of the city far removed from the center
Synonyms
Examples
- they built a factory on the outskirts of the city
noun
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
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interference fringe
noun
a social group holding marginal or extreme views
Examples
- members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
noun
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
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noun
an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
verb
adorn with a fringe
Examples
- The weaver fringed the scarf
verb
decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
Examples
- fur fringed the hem of the dress