fringe

Meanings

• the outside boundary or surface of something
• a part of the city far removed from the center
• one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
• a social group holding marginal or extreme views
  • "members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"
• a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
• an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
• adorn with a fringe
  • "The weaver fringed the scarf"
• decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
  • "fur fringed the hem of the dress"

Synonyms

bang, interference fringe, outer boundary, outskirt, periphery