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anchoring

  • present participle
    of anchor.
    anchor
    noun
    any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.

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After anchoring a boat, they placed an underwater speaker in the water and allowed it to drift with the current as far as 19 meters from the vessel.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

In these performances, Parton demonstrated a balance of humour and emotional depth, often anchoring scenes with a distinctly understated presence.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

He has slashed .234/.357/.486 over 1,039 regular-season games with the club, anchoring lineups alongside countless big-name teammates while evolving into a trustworthy defender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

“We anticipate one further rate increase later this year on the basis of the RBA seeking to address the current inflation challenge and to mitigate anchoring of inflation expectations higher,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Had he been more clever, anchoring his skiff in the water, we might not have heard him.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk