Meaning of 'fringe'

noun

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

noun

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

Synonyms: bang

noun

a social group holding marginal or extreme views

Example: "members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"

noun

a part of the city far removed from the center

Synonyms: outskirt

noun

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

Synonyms: interference fringe

noun

the outside boundary or surface of something

Synonyms: periphery outer boundary

verb

decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

Example: "fur fringed the hem of the dress"

verb

adorn with a fringe

Example: "The weaver fringed the scarf"