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   Fringe

   /frinj/

   

   noun

   • 1. the border or outer edges of an area or group: "the southern fringes of the city"
   • ▪ the unconventional, extreme, or marginal part of a group or sphere of activity: "the lunatic fringe of American political life"
   • 2. a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material: "the beaded fringe of her dress" Similar edgingedgeborderhemtrimmingfrillflounceruffletasselsarchaic:purfle
   • 3. the front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead; bangs: British "she smiled as she pushed her fringe back out of her eyes"
   • ▪ a natural border or edging of hair or fibers in an animal or plant: "a long fringe of hair on the tail"
   • 4. a band of contrasting brightness or darkness produced by diffraction or interference of light.
   • ▪ a strip of false color in an optical image.
   • 5. short for fringe benefit North American

   adjective

   • 1. not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme: "fringe theater"

   verb

   • 1. decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe: "a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet" Similar trimhemedgeborderrimbindbraidtasseldecorateadornornamentembellishfinisharchaic:purflerare:befringebefrill
   • ▪ form a border along or around (something): "the sea is fringed by palm trees" Similar borderedgeboundskirtlinehemflankvergesurroundencloseencirclecircleencompassringcircumscribeliterary:girdgirdleengirdrare:compassenviron
   • ▪ form a natural border or edging of hair or fibers on (part of an animal or plant): "each of the legs on its first six body segments were fringed with fine hairlike structures"

   Word Origin Middle English (in fringe (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French frenge, based on late Latin fimbria, earlier a plural noun meaning ‘fibers, shreds’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fringeless adjective
   • 2. fringy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRINGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRINGE definition: 1. the outer part of an area: 2. a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fringeFringe Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FRINGE is an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band. How to use fringe in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRINGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRINGE meaning: 1. the outer part of an area: 2. a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › fringeFRINGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. anything resembling or suggesting this: a fringe of grass around a swimming pool. Synonyms: rim, skirt, border, edge. an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfringe noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] a narrow border of hanging threads attached to the edge of something to decorate it. [countable] a narrow area of trees, buildings, etc. along the edge of something. a fringe of woodland. Along the coast, an industrial fringe had already developed. Beyond this marginal fringe no agriculture is possible. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRINGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Fringe groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events. The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves. ...the numerous fringe meetings held during the party conference.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fringeFringe - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A fringe is a decorative edge made of hanging strings of fabric. You know how fringe hangs on the edge of fabric and clothing? Think of this picture when you see fringe used metaphorically to mean something that is on the outer boundaries of something else.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › fringeFringe - definition of fringe by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a decorative border of threads, cords, or the like, usu. hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. 2. anything resembling or suggesting this; border; rim: a fringe of grass. 3. an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRINGE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    FRINGE meaning: 1. hair that is cut short and straight at the top of someone's face 2. loose threads that hang…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › fringeFringe Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    FRINGE meaning: 1 : a border made of hanging threads used to decorate the edge of something (such as clothing, rugs, and curtains); 2 : a narrow area along the edge of something often plural