fringe

Definitions of fringe in various dictionaries:

noun - the outside boundary or surface of something

noun - a part of the city far removed from the center

noun - one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

noun - a social group holding marginal or extreme views

noun - a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

noun - an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

verb - adorn with a fringe

verb - decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band.

Something that resembles such a border or edging.

A marginal, peripheral, or secondary part: “They like to hang out on the geographical fringes, the seedy outposts” (James Atlas).

Those members of a group or political party holding extreme views: the lunatic fringe.

Any of the light or dark bands produced by the diffraction or interference of light.

A fringe benefit.

To decorate with or as if with a fringe: The weaver fringed the edge of the scarf.

To serve as a fringe to: Ferns fringed the pool.

verb - to provide with a fringe (an ornamental border)