What is the meaning of fringe?

noun

• The outside boundary or surface of something.
  • synonyms: periphery, outer boundary
• A part of the city far removed from the center.
  • usage: "they built a factory on the outskirts of the city"
  • synonyms: outskirt
• One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light.
  • synonyms: interference fringe
• A social group holding marginal or extreme views.
  • usage: "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.
  • synonyms: bang
• An ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels.

verb

• Adorn with a fringe.
  • usage: "The weaver fringed the scarf"
• Decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe.
  • usage: "fur fringed the hem of the dress"