What is "probed"

Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.] [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]

1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.
   --Dryden.

   The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown.
   --Hallam.

vb. (en-past of: probe)