An act of probing; a prod, a poke.
A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling.
A small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings.
Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.
An anal probe, a fictional instrument commonly used by aliens on abducted humans.
An investigation or inquiry.
a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy
Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure
A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.
Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.
To insert a probe into.
To explore, investigate, or question
Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.
To cause to become smaller.
To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
To cower or flinch.
To draw back; to withdraw.
To become smaller; to contract.