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

2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]

Probe 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. [1913 Webster]

{Probe scissors}, 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. [1913 Webster]