1. forming a border or edge around something
Usage: present participle of ‘fringe’

1. located at or forming the outer edge or border

Examples

• Palm trees were fringing the beach.
• The fringing reef protected the lagoon from ocean waves.
• Tall grass was fringing the edge of the pond.
• The fringing forest provided habitat for many birds.
• Coral formations were fringing the island’s coastline.
• Dense vegetation was fringing the riverbank.
• The fringing mangroves helped prevent erosion.