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A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size or capacity, its shape, or its ability to carry boats. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: BoatA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: GRB 221009A: The BOATInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Polysaccharide elasticity governed by chair–boat transitions of the glucopyranose ringCited 421 times
  5. Go sideways: Traditional fishing boatA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Boat buildingA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun Vessel for travelling by water. A small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship".

Noun A small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship".

Noun A submarine.

Noun A large, ocean-going ship.

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

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📚 Books worth reading

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