It catches in the seabed to restrict a ship's movement (6)

I believe the answer is:

anchor

(Other definitions for anchor that I've seen before include "Fix securely" , "I present" , "Device for keeping ship in place" , "Moor (ship at sea)" , "Horse-breeding farm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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