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The synonyms of “Fringe” are: outskirt, bang, interference fringe, periphery, edging, edge, border, hem, trimming, frill, flounce, ruffle, unconventional, unorthodox, offbeat, alternative, avant-garde, experimental, innovative, radical, extreme, trim, rim, bind, braid, bound, skirt, line, flank, verge, surround, enclose, encircle, circle, encompass, ring, circumscribe
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as a noun can have the following definitions:
bang | The character ‘!’. The party went with a bang. |
border | A district near the border between two areas. She stitched a border on to one of the plain white saris. |
edge | The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something. He had an edge on the competition. |
edging | The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something. A chemise with lace edging. |
flounce | An exaggerated action intended to express annoyance or impatience. She left the room with a flounce. |
frill | A thing resembling a frill in appearance or function. It was just a comfortable flat with no frills. |
hem | The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn. The hem of her dress was stained. |
interference fringe | The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. |
outskirt | A part of the city far removed from the center. They built a factory on the outskirts of the city. |
periphery | A marginal or secondary position in, or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity. New buildings on the periphery of the hospital site. |
ruffle | A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim. |
trimming | A state of arrangement or appearance. Roast turkey with all the trimmings. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as a verb can have the following definitions:
bind | Of a quantifier be applied to a given variable so that the variable falls within its scope For example in an expression of the form For every x if x is a dog x is an animal the universal quantifier is binding the variable x. Eating foods that are low in fibre can bind you up. |
border | Provide with a border or edge. Regions bordering Azerbaijan. |
bound | Form the boundary of be contiguous to. Louis came bounding down the stairs. |
braid | Edge or trim a garment with braid. When I was a kid I loved braiding my hair. |
circle | Form or draw a circle around. Encircle the errors. |
circumscribe | Draw a line around. Our actions are circumscribed by our biology personality and by the social and cultural context into which we are born. |
edge | Ski with one s weight on the edges of one s skis. Connecticut avoided an upset and edged Yale 49 48. |
encircle | Form a circle around; surround. Encircle the errors. |
enclose | Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering. The lamp was enclosed in a frosted glass globe. |
encompass | Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one’s sphere or territory. No studies encompass all sectors of medical care. |
flank | Guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side. The ship went straight through the enemy fleet and flanked them. |
hem | Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem. Hem my skirt. |
line | Mark with lines. Draw a line. |
rim | Roll around the rim of. Sugar rimmed the dessert plate. |
ring | Attach a ring to the foot of in order to identify. Only a small proportion of warblers are caught and ringed. |
skirt | Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. She skirted the problem. |
surround | Surround so as to force to give up. He loves to surround himself with family and friends. |
trim | Adjust the balance of a ship or aircraft by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs. Trim the photograph. |
verge | Be very close or similar to. His behavior verges on the criminal. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
alternative | (of two things) mutually exclusive. Alternative possibilities were neutrality or war. |
avant-garde | Radically new or original. |
experimental | Relating to or based on experiment. An experimental drug. |
extreme | Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree. In extreme cases the soldier may be discharged. |
innovative | (of a person) introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking. Innovative ways to help unemployed people. |
offbeat | (informal) strikingly unconventional. A rapid tempo is essential here otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas. |
radical | Markedly new or introducing radical change. A radical verb form. |
unconventional | Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. His unconventional approach to life. |
unorthodox | Independent in behavior or thought. An unorthodox lifestyle. |
beaded | Decorated or covered with beads. Beaded chiffon dresses. |
beard | An animal s growth or marking that is likened to a beard for example the gills of an oyster or the beak bristles of certain birds. He was afraid to beard the sultan himself. |
bristle | Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles. The dog s fur bristled. |
bushy | Covered with bush or bushes. Bushy desert areas. |
dander | Small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Having one s hackles or dander up. |
feathery | Adorned with feathers or plumes. Feathery palm trees. |
fleece | Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on used for clothing. The sky was half blue half fleeced with white clouds. |
fur | Animal skin with fur on it or fabric resembling this used in making or trimming garments. A long lean muscular cat with sleek fur. |
furry | Covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs. The furry fandom. |
fuzzy | Relating to a form of set theory and logic in which predicates may have degrees of applicability, rather than simply being true or false. It has important uses in artificial intelligence and the design of control systems. The picture is very fuzzy. |
hackles | A feeling of anger and animosity. Having one s hackles or dander up. |
hair | Hairs collectively especially those growing on a person s head. They escaped by a hair s breadth. |
haired | Having hair of a specified kind. A curly haired boy. |
hairy | Having a rough feel or appearance suggestive of coarse hair. A hairy chest. |
hirsute | Hairy. Their hirsute chests. |
mohair | A yarn or fabric made from mohair typically mixed with wool. A mohair sweater. |
molt | Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers. |
moustache | A long moustache. A clergyman with long grey moustaches. |
mustache | An unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip. He looked younger after he shaved off his mustache. |
nylon | Stockings or tights made of nylon. The tent is made of blue nylon. |
otter | The fur of an otter. |
plume | Deck with a plume. Smoke plumed from the chimneys. |
plush | Richly luxurious and expensive. A plush Mayfair flat. |
shave | Reduce by a small amount. The barber shaves customers with a traditional cut throat razor. |
shear | Cut off something such as hair wool or grass with scissors or shears. Aluminium is not very resilient to shear forces. |
tassel | Decorate with a tassel or tassels. Damask curtains were held by silk cords with gold tassels. |
trim | Adjust the balance of a ship or aircraft by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs. Trim the grass using a sharp mower. |
whisker | Furnish with whiskers. A whiskered jersey. |
whiskered | Having hair on the cheeks and chin. |
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