probe-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Question or examine thoroughly or closely, perhaps as in a criminal investigation.

Examples:
Congress probed the events of 9-11.
The army probed allegations of abuse.

Mappings:
VerbNet: search-35.2
FrameNet: Scrutiny,Criminal_investigation
PropBank: probe.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Examine physically or as if with a probe.

Examples:
The doctor probed the wound.
The child probed the ant hill.
Dentists often probe gums to measure the extend of disease.

Mappings:
VerbNet: search-35.2
FrameNet: Seeking
PropBank: probe.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2