tatters

[US]/ˈtætəz/
[UK]/ˈtætərz/

Translation

v. 3rd person singularto tear into pieces; to make ragged
n. pl.torn pieces of cloth; fragments; woven fabric makers

Phrases & Collocations

in tatters

fall to tatters

torn tatters

rags in tatters

tatters remained

shredded tatters

beyond tatters

covered in tatters

tatters fluttered

showed tatters

Example Sentences

the old flag was in tatters after years of exposure to the elements.

he held the tattered remains of his childhood teddy bear.

the curtains were hanging in tatters, letting light stream through.

her dress was in tatters after the long and difficult journey.

the book's cover was a mass of tatters and faded ink.

the rope was reduced to tatters after being repeatedly frayed.

he found a tattered photograph in the attic.

the once-beautiful tapestry was now in tatters.

the gloves were in tatters from working with their hands.

the edges of the map were frayed and in tatters.

the old coat was falling to pieces and in tatters.

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