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