planchette

/plænˈʃɛt/
noun
  1. A small, usually heart-shaped board on casters, used in a ouija board to spell out messages supposedly from spirits.
    • The planchette slowly moved across the board, spelling out a name none of them recognized.
    • She bought an antique planchette at a flea market, curious about its history.
    • During the sleepover, they placed their fingers on the planchette and asked the spirit a question.
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