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- Dictionaryfringe/frɪn(d)ʒ/
noun
- 1. the border or outer edges of an area or group: "the southern fringes of the city"
- 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
adjective
- 1. not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme: "fringe theatre"
verb
- 1. decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe: "a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet" Similar
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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.
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.
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.
A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads. The jacket had leather fringes. Synonyms: border, edging, edge, binding More Synonyms of fringe. 3. countable noun [usu on the N of n]
A group of people whose beliefs place them on the outskirts of a social group is called a fringe group. And beware of the lunatic fringe — they are the extremists and fanatics of a social or political movement. Definitions of fringe. noun.
[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.
A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads. 2. To be on the fringe or the fringes of a place means to be on the outside edge of it, or to be in one of the parts that are farthest from its center.
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
1. A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band. 2. Something that resembles such a border or edging. 3. A marginal, peripheral, or secondary part: "They like to hang out on the geographical fringes, the seedy outposts" (James Atlas). 4.
FRINGE definition: 1. hair that is cut short and straight at the top of someone's face 2. loose threads that hang…. Learn more.
