Definition of Prbe
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a device, or part of a device, used to explore, investigate or measure
Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.
- an investigation or inquiry
They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.
- to explore, investigate, or question
If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.
- a model of Ford automobile
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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