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probe noun

  /pɹoʊb/ , /pɹəʊb/
  • (sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
  • (biochemistry) Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure
 sonda
  • (surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]
 sonda, tienta
  • (aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.]
  • (astronautics) A small, usually uncrewed, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings. [from 20th c.]
 sonda espacial, sonda
  • (figuratively) An investigation or inquiry. [from 20th c.]
 sondeo

probe verb

  /pɹoʊb/ , /pɹəʊb/
  • (ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
  • (transitive) To insert a probe into.
 asondar, sondar, sondear
space probe
sonda espacial
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