1. (

• probe ,
• investigation

) an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" ;

2. (

• probe

) a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities ;

3. (

• probe

) an exploratory action or expedition ;

4. (

• probe ,

) an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity ;

1. (

• probe ,
• examine ,

) question or examine thoroughly and closely ;

2. (

• probe ,
• dig_into ,
• poke_into

) examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill" ;