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Noun probe has 4 senses

probe, investigation - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
--₁ is a kind of inquiry, enquiry, research

Derived form: verb probe₁
probe - a flexible slender surgical instrument used to explore wounds or body cavities
--₂ is a kind of surgical instrument

Derived form: verb probe₂
probe - an exploratory action or expedition
--₃ is a kind of exploration
probe - an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
--₄ is a kind of research

Derived form: verb probe₂

Verb probe has 2 senses

probe, examine - question or examine thoroughly and closely
--₁ is one way to investigate, look into

Derived form: noun probe₁
Sample sentences:
The men probe the area for animals
The men probe for animals in the area
probe, dig into, poke into - examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"
--₂ is one way to penetrate, perforate

Derived forms: noun probe₄, noun probe₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something