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Webster 1913 Edition

Probe

Probe

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Probed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Probing
.]
[L.
probare
to try, examine. See
Prove
.]
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.

Probe

,
Noun.
(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.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Probe

PROBE

,
Noun.
[L. probo.] A surgeon's instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, or for searching for stones in the bladder and the like.

PROBE

,
Verb.
T.
To examine a wound,ulcer or some cavity of the body, by the use of an instrument thrust into the part.
1.
To search to the bottom; to scrutinize; to examine thoroughly into causes and circumstances.

Definition 2024

probé

probé

See also: probe and Probe

Spanish

Verb

probé

  1. First-person singular (yo) preterite indicative form of probar.

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