delivery-n; 7 Senses

Sense Number 1: act of conveyance or distribution

Commentary: DELIVERY[+action][+duration][+conveyance]

Examples:
Their service makes two scheduled deliveries a day.
Allow 5 to 7 days for delivery.
They can track the entire process of delivery on computer.
They are in charge of the delivery of prisoners to the maximum security prison.
I paid extra for overnight delivery.
Our condominium association has arranged for delivery of natural gas to the building at a fixed price.

Mappings:
PropBank: delivery.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: process of childbirth

Commentary: DELIVERY[+action][+duration][+childbirth]

Examples:
Very few forceps deliveries are performed nowadays.
Sally had a rough delivery of her twin boys.
The obstetrician said it would be a breech delivery.

Mappings:
PropBank: delivery.101
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 7

Sense Number 3: a performing style, as in speaking or singing

Commentary: DELIVERY[+quality][+style][+performing][+speaking/+singing]

Examples:
Her delivery of the speech was cool and confident.
The diva's rendition of Donizetti arias had almost a folk singer's casual delivery.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: the act of legal transfer, as of a deed

Commentary: DELIVERY[+event][+punctual][+transfer][+legal]

Examples:
We are still waiting for delivery of the title to that property.
John bought corn futures for delivery in June. (ownership) the corn is not brought to your house - yet!)

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 5: the act of throwing a baseball

Commentary: DELIVERY[+event][+punctual][+physical][+throw]

Examples:
The batter positions himself and waits for the delivery.
The pitcher's delivery was just over the inside corner for a strike.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 6: the rescue or release of someone, something

Commentary: DELIVERY[+state][+change][+rescued]

Examples:
The phone call was Mary's delivery from the long, boring meeting.
The rains finally came, bringing delivery to the parched crops.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 7: parcels or packages that are conveyed

Commentary: DELIVERY[+artifact][+parcel][+conveyed]

Examples:
They will not handle deliveries that weigh more than forty pounds.
I noticed a delivery on your porch this morning.
Don't accept or open deliveries from unknown persons.

Mappings:
PropBank: delivery.01
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1b