fringing reef

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fringe \Fringe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fringed} (fr[i^]njd); p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Fringing}.]
   To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe.
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         Precipices fringed with grass.           -- Bryant.
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   {Fringing reef}. See {Coral reefs}, under {Coral}.
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