Probe — Defs

01 v. t. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing

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.
“The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown.” — Hallam.

02 n. An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring fo…

1.
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.(Surg.)

Phrases & compounds

Probe scissors — scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end.