Category:Probe

Probe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.] Etym: [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 Probe, n. (surg.)

Defn: 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.