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1. (noun) periphery, fringe, outer boundary
the outside boundary or surface of something

2. (noun) outskirt, fringe
a part of the city far removed from the center
"they built a factory on the outskirts of the city"

3. (noun) fringe, interference fringe
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

4. (noun) fringe
a social group holding marginal or extreme views
"members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"

5. (noun) bang, fringe
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

6. (noun) fringe
an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

7. (verb) fringe
adorn with a fringe
"The weaver fringed the scarf"

8. (verb) fringe
decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
"fur fringed the hem of the dress"

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