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Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Probed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Probing}.] [L. probare to try, examine. See {Prove}.]
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1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
body, with a probe.
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2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
thoroughly. --Dryden.
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The growing disposition to probe the legality of all
acts, of the crown. --Hallam.
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