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fringe
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- pronunciation:
- frInj
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an ornamental edging of hanging threads, yarn, strips of leather or the like, as on clothing or drapes.
The fringe on the sleeves of his jacket fluttered as he rode off on his motorcycle.The carpet fringe got caught in the vacuum cleaner.
- synonyms:
- edge
- similar words:
- border, frill, frou-frou, furbelow, trim, trimming
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| definition 2: |
anything resembling such edging.
Her hairstyle included a very straight-cut fringe across her forehead.- synonyms:
- tassel
- similar words:
- bangs, ruff
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| definition 3: |
a marginal or extreme part.
the fringes of societyzealots forming a lunatic fringe- synonyms:
- margin, periphery
- similar words:
- border, edge, lunatic fringe, rim
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| related words: |
braid, lash, margin, terminal, verge |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fringes, fringing, fringed |
| definition 1: |
to ornament with a fringe.
- similar words:
- embellish, ornament, trim
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| definition 2: |
to edge or form a fringe around.
Shrubs fringed the garden.- synonyms:
- edge, furbelow
- similar words:
- border, frill, margin
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| related words: |
verge |
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| derivations: |
fringeless (adj.), fringelike (adj.) |
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