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FRINGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Fringes.

Fringes - as a noun

The outside boundary or surface of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outer boundaryperiphery19

A part of the city far removed from the center

Example: "They built a factory on the outskirts of the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outskirt12

One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interference fringe

A social group holding marginal or extreme views

Example: "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

Fringes - as a verb

Adorn with a fringe

Example: "The weaver fringed the scarf"

Decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

Example: "Fur fringed the hem of the dress"

Example Sentences

"She wore a dress with fringes along the hem."
"The fringes of the carpet were starting to unravel."
"The fringes of society often face discrimination."
"The waterfall cascaded down the fringes of the mountain."
"Her hair fell in loose fringes around her face."
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Word Game Points

Is FRINGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fringes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRINGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FRINGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fringes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRINGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FRINGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fringes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRINGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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