Definition of "saran" [saran]

• Any of various thermoplastic resins derived from vinyl compounds and used to make packaging films, fittings, and bristles and as a fiber in various heavy fabrics. (noun)

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• "All you do is quarter up your deer and wrap it in saran wrap, stick it in the fridge, and clean it a quarter at a time at your leisure."
• "The Trinity on 41st St. is nice … but where istheir fish wrapped in saran wrap?"
• "Various fishies wrapped in saran wrap, as well as a small selection of Onigiri, or rice balls."