<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.</li><li>a separate torn piece; shred.</li><li>tatters, torn or ragged clothing: dressed in rags and tatters.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to tear or wear to tatters.</li><li>(used without object) to become ragged.</li></ul>