nounπShareAny of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc."The doctor used several probes to examine the deep wound in the patient's leg. "medicineutensildeviceorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information."The doctor used probes to check for tenderness in my abdomen. "technologysciencemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of probing; a prod, a poke."The doctor's gentle probes helped her find the source of my pain. "actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn investigation or inquiry."They launched a probe into the cause of the accident."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling."The fighter jet extended its probes in preparation for receiving fuel from the tanker aircraft. "technicalvehiclemilitarymachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it."Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature."devicesciencetechnologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings."Scientists sent several probes to Mars to study its atmosphere and search for signs of water. "spacetechnologyastronomyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(game of go) a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy"In Go, Black's initial probes tested White's defenses and forced him to reveal his intentions early in the game. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure"Scientists used radioactive probes to track the movement of sugars within the plant. "chemistrybiochemistrybiologymedicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo explore, investigate, or question"If you probe further, you may discover different reasons."actionsciencetechnologybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insert a probe into."The doctor probes the wound carefully with a cotton swab to check for infection. "medicinetechnologysciencedeviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
