probe

B2
Pronunciation
/pɹəʊb/
/pɹoʊb/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.

2 Definition

Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.

3 Definition

An act of probing; a prod, a poke.

4 Definition

An investigation or inquiry.

Example Sentences
  • They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.
5 Definition

A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling.

6 Definition

A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.

Example Sentences
  • Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.
7 Definition

A small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings.

8 Definition

(game of go) a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy

9 Definition

Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To explore, investigate, or question

Example Sentences
  • If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.
2 Definition

To insert a probe into.