fringing reef 边礁
岸礁
裙礁
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.
Precipices fringed with grass. -- Bryant.
{Fringing reef}. See {Coral reefs}, under {Coral}.