| word | probe |
|---|---|
| part_of_speech | verb |
| e.g. | He probes the enemy's weak positions, ignoring his strongholds. |
| explanation | In a conflict such as a war, if one side probes another side's defences, they try to find their weaknesses, for example by attacking them in specific areas using a small number of troops. |
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