This is the 8494th most frequent Polish word.
poszarpane
"Tattered" or "ragged."
Here, 'poszarpane' is an adjective describing the condition of the pants, indicating they are damaged and torn.
Moje stare spodnie są całkowicie poszarpane.
My old pants are completely torn.
In this case, 'poszarpane' conveys that the books are in a worn, damaged state, yet they retain their significance.
Te poszarpane książki mają ogromną wartość historyczną.
These torn books have enormous historical value.
Here, 'poszarpane' describes the jagged and uneven appearance of the seashore after the storm.