fringe
noun
a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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The light blue reef is fringing the island of Vanatinai.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017