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probe

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1. probe - Noun

2. probe - Verb

3. Probe - Proper noun

Meaning

To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.

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.

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probe an anthill Source: Internet

there was a congressional probe into the scandal Source: Internet

A bench headed by Chief Justice Bobde said that plea for transfer of trial out of Uttar Pradesh in the case would be considered later after the CBI probe was completed. Source: Internet

"A biased probe analysis of potential well formation in an electron only, low beta Polywell magnetic field". Source: Internet

Accordingly, many spacecraft utilize reaction wheels or control moment gyroscopes to control orientation in space. citation A gravitational slingshot can carry a space probe onward to other destinations without the expense of reaction mass. Source: Internet

According to James Ennes, however, Admiral Kidd urged Ennes and his group to keep pressing for an open congressional probe. Source: Internet

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