fringed

/fɹˈɪnd‍ʒd/

/fɹˈɪndʒd/

[adjective]

fringed

[ADJECTIVE]

having decorative threads or strands hanging from the edge of a garment or material

having a decorative edging of hanging cords or strips

having edges irregularly and finely slashed

synonyms : laciniate

Examples

1. A fringed jumping spider might pluck the edge of a spider’s web to create the exact same vibrations as a caught insect, for example.

2. That’s particularly true for the fringed jumping spider, a spider with a brain the size of a sesame seed that plans and fine tunes its strategy with every hunt.

3. The frilled shark’s common name is derived from the six pairs of fringed gill slits, at its throat, that give it a frilly appearance.

4. If you notice, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly actually wear fringed leotards, not dresses, which makes more sense anyway because leotards allow a wider range of movement for dancers, and Roxie and Velma are dancers.

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