the front part of somebody’s hair that is cut so that it hangs over their forehead

a narrow border of hanging threads attached to the edge of something to decorate it

a narrow area of trees, buildings, etc. along the edge of something

Along the coast, an industrial fringe had already developed.

Beyond this marginal fringe no agriculture is possible.

The factories are located on the northern fringes of the city.

These people live on the fringes of society.

Nina remained on the fringe of the crowd.

groups of people, events and activities that are not part of the main group or activity

Street musicians have been gathering as part of the festival fringe.

fringe meetings at the party conference

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