erron. f. RUNG-HEAD. Obs.
1711. W. Sutherland, Shipbuild. Assist., 165. Wrung-heads, that part between the Floor-timber Head and second Foot-hook Heel, which, if a Ship lies on the Ground, bears the greatest Strain. [Hence in Rees’ Cycl., Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk., etc.]
