The actomyosin cortex is attached to the cell membrane via membrane-anchoring proteins called ERM proteins and it plays a central role in cell shape control. The protein constituents of the cortex undergo rapid turnover, making the cortex both mechanically rigid and highly plastic, two properties essential to its function.
brogue-a thick and heavy shoe. brogan, clodhopper, work shoe. shoe-footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material.
Definition of broach. 1  1 : brooch wore a lovely broach on her lapel. 2  2 : any of various pointed or tapered tools, implements, or parts: such asa : a spit for roasting meatb : a tool for tapping casksc : a cutting tool for removing material from metal or plastic to shape an outside surface or a hole.