'Elasmobranch' definitions:

Definition of 'elasmobranch'

noun

Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates [syn: elasmobranch, selachian]

Definition of 'Elasmobranch'

From: GCIDE

Elasmobranch \E*las"mo*branch\, a. (Zo["o]l.) Of or pertaining to the Elasmobranchii. -- n. One of the Elasmobranchii. [1913 Webster]