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.
â¢ CLOG (noun). The noun CLOG has 3 senses: 1. footwear usually with wooden soles. 2. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction. 3. a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps. Familiarity information: CLOG used as a noun is uncommon.ypernyms (to clog is one way to...): dance; trip the light fantastic; trip the light fantastic toe (move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance). Domain category: dance; dancing; saltation; terpsichore (taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music).