stand-n; 11 Senses

Sense Number 1: a supporting prop for holding or displaying things

Commentary: STAND[+artifact][+prop][+supporting][+for_holding_things]

Examples:
The assistant set out microphone stands on the stage.
The newspapers and magazines were arranged on a stand.
The violinist raised the music stand a bit higher.
The woman keeps her medicine on the night stand, next to her reading lamp.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4, 5

Sense Number 2: area for waiting vehicles

Commentary: STAND[+location][+area][+waiting][+for_vehicles]

Examples:
I saw John waiting by the taxi stand.
We walked over to the buggy stand to ask about prices for a carriage ride in the park.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: a natural growth of plants, usually trees

Commentary: STAND[+collection][+natural][+growth][+of_plants]

Examples:
Mary admired the stand of old-growth conifers in the meadow.
He hid behind a stand of bamboo and watched them leave the house.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: a booth or stall where merchandise is sold

Commentary: STAND[+artifact][+booth][+merchandise]

Examples:
There were several hot dog stands in the park near the zoo.
We enjoyed walking among the stands and stalls of the open-air marketplace.
The children rushed over to the ice cream stand and ordered popsicles.
She sells her handmade leather bags in a stand at a Parisian market.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8

Sense Number 5: tiered seating, e.g., bleachers

Commentary: STAND[+artifact][+seating][+tiered]

Examples:
The fans in the stands were on their feet as the runner rounded third and headed for home.
The school is replacing their old bleachers by the track with a new concrete stadium stand.
The choir stood on stands, with the tallest singers in the back row.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 10

Sense Number 6: a platform in the open air that a band plays on

Commentary: STAND[+artifact][+platform][+outdoor][+for_band][+music]

Examples:
In the summer the town band plays on Wednesday evenings on the stand in the park.
They built a temporary stand for the rock band at the outdoor concert.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11

Sense Number 7: a witness box in a courtroom

Commentary: STAND[+artifact][+seating][+boxed][+courtroom][+for_witness]

Examples:
The witness took the stand and swore to tell the whole truth.
His attorney has not said whether the defendant will take the stand tomorrow.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2e

Sense Number 8: an opinion or viewpoint

Commentary: STAND[+state][+mental][+opinion]

Examples:
The senator has not taken a clear stand on the bill as far as we know.
What is their stand on the war in Iraq?

Mappings:
PropBank: stand.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7

Sense Number 9: a cessation or halt

Commentary: STAND[+event][+cessation][+halt]

Examples:
The train drew to a stand by the station.
The traffic was at a complete stand for an hour because of the accident.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 10: a touring engagement of entertainers

Commentary: STAND[+event][+entertainment][+touring][+engagement]

Examples:
The singer has a one-night stand in Las Vegas next week.
The acting troop will perform a three-night stand of Hamlet at the old theater.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 9

Sense Number 11: a defensive effort, usually of a military nature

Commentary: STAND[+event][+defensive][+during_dombat]

Examples:
They learned about General Custer's last stand in American history class.
The army made a determined stand at Stalingrad and finally put a halt to the Germans' advance.
Sally made a brave stand to defend the project in front of a hostile audience.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 12