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Probe Definition & Meaning

probe
noun
  1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
  2. a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
  3. an exploratory action or expedition
  4. an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
verb
  1. question or examine thoroughly and closely
  2. examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"

"Probe" in song lyrics

See how probe is used in real songs:

  • "And inserted a blue microscopic cranial probe"
  • "As my photo type sound gays leis and hoes my style probe"
    Keith Murray — Danger
  • "Lappin the bow, wit the scientifical manner I use to anal probe"
    Sway & King Tech f/ Kool Keith, Motion Man — Ego Trippin 99

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Frequently asked questions

What does probe mean?
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities an exploratory action or expedition an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity question or examine thoroughly and closely examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"
What part of speech is probe?
Probe is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does probe have?
Probe has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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