Probe (?), v. 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, 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.
Probe, 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.