1. present participle of tatter; becoming torn and frayed

1. the process of becoming torn into rags or shreds

Examples

• The old flag was tattering in the strong wind.
• Years of wear left the book's pages tattering at the edges.
• The tattering of the fabric happened gradually over time.
• She noticed the tattering of her favorite sweater after many washes.
• The banner kept tattering despite repeated attempts to fix it.
• The constant tattering made the curtains look shabby.