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.
noun. 1 (also quill feather) Any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird. Example sentences. 1  Outside the banquet hall there was a small oak table, upon which rested a yellowed parchment and a droopy quill of some exotic bird..2 (also quill pen) A pen made from a main wing or tail feather of a large bird by pointing and slitting the end of the shaft: he leant over his writing desk, quill in hand. More example sentences.