Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

planchette

noun
/plænˈʃɛt/
Definition
A small, flat board used in conjunction with a Ouija board or for spiritual communication.
Examples
  • During the séance, they placed their hands on the planchette as it moved across the board.
  • The children giggled nervously as they tried to communicate with the ghost using the planchette.
Meaning
Planchette refers to a device that allows users to communicate with the spirit world by moving it across a surface to spell out messages.
Synonyms
  • spirit board pointer
  • Ouija cursor