metalprobe
nounUK /ˈmɛtəlprəʊb/
US /ˈmɛtəlproʊb/
A metalprobe is a tool that finds metal hidden inside things.
The guard used a metalprobe to check the boxes for hidden metal.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A thin metal rod used to test or explore something.
The mechanic slid a metalprobe into the pipe to feel for a blockage.
3. A device that checks whether metal is present in soil or rock.
The team used a metalprobe to look for buried pipes before digging.
4. A small metal tool used to test the temperature or condition of food.
He pushed the metalprobe into the cake to see if it was baked.