fringe
- n the outside boundary or surface of something
- n a part of the city far removed from the center
- n one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
- n a social group holding marginal or extreme views
members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times - n a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
- n an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
- v adorn with a fringe
The weaver fringed the scarf - v decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
fur fringed the hem of the dress
fringe-toed lizard
- n with long pointed scales around toes; of deserts of United States and Mexico
fringe benefit
- n an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)