noun
- A device or instrument used to investigate subsurface soil and rock conditions, typically by drilling or penetrating the ground to collect samples or data.
Usage: technical; geology/civil engineering
Examples
- The geoprobe was used to collect soil samples at various depths across the construction site.
- Engineers deployed a geoprobe to assess ground stability before building the foundation.
- The geoprobe revealed layers of clay and sand beneath the surface.
- Geoprobe technology allows geologists to study subsurface conditions without extensive excavation.