The prime mover is the muscle that is primarily responsible for a certain movement. An agonist is synonymous with prime mover. A synergist is a muscle that aids the prime mover in its action to move a part. An antagonist is a muscle that acts against the prime mover.
For other uses, see Quiche (disambiguation). Quiche (/ËkiËÊ/ KEESH) is a savoury, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savoury custard with one or more of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine but is also popular in other countries, particularly as party food.
A tranche is a piece or a part of something, usually money. An installment of a loan is a tranche. The noun tranche comes from the French word trancher, to cut, which should help you remember that a tranche is a portion of something, not the whole thing. Usually, it's part of a larger sum of money, like a mortgage payment, half of a bonus payment, or an installment of lottery winnings. People who work in banking and finance use tranche to mean one bond or security within a larger financial deal. Definitions of tranche.