luotain — meaning in English

English meaning

• probe noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
• sounder noun A device used to detect or measure depth, such as at sea.

Senses

luotain is used for these senses in English:

• probe (sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
• sonde (physical sciences) Any of various devices for testing physical conditions, often for remote or underwater locations.
• sounder Something or someone who makes a sound.

probe — full definition

1. noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
2. noun A slender instrument used to explore a wound, cavity, or piece of equipment.
3. noun An uncrewed spacecraft sent to gather information about a distant location.
4. verb To investigate or examine something closely, often to uncover hidden information.

sounder — full definition

1. noun A device used to detect or measure depth, such as at sea.
2. noun A group of wild boar.

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