Examine a surgical instrument (5)

I believe the answer is:

probe

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'examine' is the first definition.
('probe' can be a synonym of 'examine')

'a surgical instrument' is the second definition.
(probe is a kind of surgical instrument)

(Other definitions for probe that I've seen before include "Inquiry" , "Closely enquire into" , "Investigate closely" , "Intrusive device" , "Poke into" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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