GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Probe , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.] [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]
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   To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
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   Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.
   Dryden.
   
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   The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown.
   Hallam.
   
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   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.
   
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   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.
   
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