Probe
Pronunciation : Probe
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]
Definition : 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Probe
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
(Surg.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913