an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; there was a congressional probe into the scandal

[ Syn: investigation ]

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

[ Syn: examine ]

examine physically with or as if with a probe; probe an anthill

[ Syn: dig into , poke into ]