Definitions for: Probe


[n] an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
[n] an exploratory action or expedition
[n] a flexible slender surgical instrument used to explore wounds or body cavities
[n] an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
[v] question or examine thoroughly and closely
[v] examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"



Webster (1913) Definition: Probe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Probing.] [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]
1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
body, with a probe.

2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
thoroughly. --Dryden.

The growing disposition to probe the legality of all
acts, of the crown. --Hallam.


Probe, n. (Surg.)
An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances
of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of
for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.
--Parr.

Probe, or Probe-pointed, scissors (Surg.), scissors
used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into
the orifice, has a button at the end. --Wiseman.

Synonyms: dig into, examine, investigation, poke into

See Also: enquiry, exploration, gutter, hear, inquiry, investigate, look into, penetrate, perforate, re-examine, research, research, surgical instrument, try

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