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planchette
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plan·chette  (pln-sht)
n.
A small triangular board supported by two casters and a vertical pencil that, when lightly touched by the fingertips, is said to spell out subconscious or supernatural messages.
[French, from Old French, diminutive of planche, board; see planchet.]
planchette
Noun
a device on which messages are written under supposed spirit guidance [French: little board]
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Noun1.planchette - a triangular board supported on casters; when lightly touched with the fingertips it is supposed to spell out supernatural (or unconscious) messages
board - a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
Ouija, Ouija board - a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages


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