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

Synonyms

peripheral

marginal

rim-facing

fringing (variant)

fringeverb

fringing

Gerund

fringed

Past Simple

fringed

Past Participle

fringing

Gerund

/frɪndʒ/

окаймлять

The river fringes the edge of the forest.

Река окаймляет край леса.

обрамлять

The mountains fringe the horizon.

Горы обрамляют горизонт.

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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.