anchoring
an-chor-ing
noun
The act of securing a vessel or object firmly in place.
"The ship's anchoring prevented it drifting."
noun
Cognitive bias of relying too heavily on initial information.
"Price anchoring influenced the negotiation outcome."
noun
Providing a firm basis or sense of stability and security.
"Her family provided an anchoring presence."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: anchor, anchorperson, ground, mainstay, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin, backbone, cast anchor, drop anchor, ground tackle