Sekirov Dictionary

probe

UK /pɹəʊb/US /pɹoʊb/

noun 10
verb 2
forms 5

noun10

Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.
•
(figurative) An investigation or inquiry.
- They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.
A small, usually uncrewed, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings.
(figurative) Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.
•
An anal probe, a fictional instrument commonly used by aliens on abducted humans.
- You know, XR178.9, we haven't done any anal probes in a while. — 2004
•
A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.
- Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.
An act of probing; a prod, a poke.
Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure
A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling.
A move with multiple possible answers, seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy.

verb2

•
To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
- If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.
To insert a probe into.

forms

probed · probing · probes · probeth · probest

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome