The present-participle form “fringing” is frequently used attributively (e.g., “fringing reef”), so an ADJECTIVE_PRESENT_PARTICIPLE entry is required.

frangeantEmployé notamment dans la terminologie géographique et technique.

A fringing reef protects the shoreline from strong waves.

Un récif frangeant protège le littoral des fortes vagues.

Synonyms

fringing (variant)

fringeverb

fringing

Gerund

fringed

Past Simple

fringed

Past Participle

fringing

Gerund

/frɪndʒ/

frangerS’emploie pour border ou orner avec une frange.

She decided to fringe the edges of the scarf to give it a more stylish look.

Elle a décidé de franger les bords de l’écharpe pour lui donner un aspect plus élégant.

Synonyms

Definitions

fringingnoun

A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used on clothing, curtains, or other fabric items.

The dress was adorned with a delicate fringing that swayed with every movement.

A narrow area of vegetation or other natural feature that borders a larger area, such as a forest or a body of water.

The fringing of trees along the river provided a habitat for various bird species.

A type of interference pattern created by the overlapping of waves, often seen in optics or acoustics.

The scientist observed a fringing pattern when the light passed through the narrow slit.

fringingadjective

Forming a border or edge around something.

The fringing trees around the lake created a picturesque view.

Decorated with a fringe or fringes.

She wore a fringing dress that swayed with every step she took.

fringegerund / present participle

Forming or bordering like a fringe; located along or at the edge of something.

A fringing reef protects the shoreline from strong waves.

fringeverb

To decorate or edge something with a fringe.

She decided to fringe the edges of the scarf to give it a more stylish look.