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
v. strappare a brandelli; rendere sfilacciato
n. pl. brandelli di stoffa; frammenti; produttori di tessuto

Phrases & Collocations

in tatters

in frantumi

fall to tatters

crollare a brandelli

torn tatters

brandelli strappati

rags in tatters

stracci a brandelli

tatters remained

i brandelli rimasero

shredded tatters

brandelli sfilacciati

beyond tatters

oltre i brandelli

covered in tatters

coperto di brandelli

tatters fluttered

i brandelli svolazzavano

showed tatters

mostrava i brandelli

Example Sentences

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

La vecchia bandiera era a brandelli dopo anni di esposizione agli elementi.

he held the tattered remains of his childhood teddy bear.

Lui teneva i resti a brandelli del suo orsacchiotto d'infanzia.

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

Le tende erano a brandelli, lasciando filtrare la luce.

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

Il vestito era a brandelli dopo il lungo e difficile viaggio.

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

La copertina del libro era un ammasso di brandelli e inchiostro sbiadito.

the rope was reduced to tatters after being repeatedly frayed.

La corda era ridotta a brandelli dopo essere stata ripetutamente sfilacciata.

he found a tattered photograph in the attic.

Lui trovò una fotografia a brandelli in soffitta.

the once-beautiful tapestry was now in tatters.

L'arazzo, un tempo bellissimo, era ora a brandelli.

the gloves were in tatters from working with their hands.

I guanti erano a brandelli a causa del lavoro manuale.

the edges of the map were frayed and in tatters.

I bordi della mappa erano sfilacciati e a brandelli.

the old coat was falling to pieces and in tatters.

Il vecchio cappotto era a pezzi e a brandelli.

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