Overview of noun probe

The noun probe has 4 senses

• probe, investigation -- (an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal")


• probe -- (a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities)


• probe -- (an exploratory action or expedition)


• probe -- (an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity)

Overview of verb probe

The verb probe has 2 senses

• probe, examine -- (question or examine thoroughly and closely)


• probe, dig into, poke into -- (examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill")