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FRINGING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word fringing. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word fringing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FRINGING

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adjacent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

• near or close to but not necessarily touching

contiguous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very close or connected in space or time

• connecting without a break; within a common boundary

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

edging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

neighboring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

skirting
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• being all around the edges; enclosing

surrounding
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• closely encircling

abutting
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

adjoining
adjectiveadj
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• attach or add

bordering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

flanking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the side of military or naval formation

• a subfigure consisting of a side of something

• a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg

• the side between ribs and hipbone

verb

• be located at the sides of something or somebody

hems
noun

• the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

• the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

verb

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

trims
verbv
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

outskirt
nounn
noun

• a part of the city far removed from the center

periphery
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

interference fringe
nounn
noun

• one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

outer boundary
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

Best Hypernyms For FRINGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fringing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
adorn beautify border bound boundary coif coiffure decorate edge edging embellish environ grace hairdo hairstyle ornament ring skirt surround
Phrases (4)
city districthair styleoptical phenomenonsocial group

Alternatives for ADJACENT

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