fringe
Definition
- 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
- n. an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
- v. adorn with a fringe
Word forms
- Past participle
- fringed
- Present participle
- fringing
- Past tense
- fringed
- Third person singular
- fringes
Example sentences
n.
The fringe of the carpet is starting to wear out.
vt.
She decided to fringe the curtain for a more decorative look.
a.
He has some fringe ideas that are not very popular.